Lesser books have gotten greater reviews but the measure of a books quality is not by the stars it receives but by the mirth it delivers to its readers. Stephen Leacocks book or rather contribution to human knowledge shall remain etched in the crests and troughs of mine. Every now and then as I shuffle through my memories I shall always relive this collection with a chuckle if not instantaneous laughter. That being said, the story With the photographer seems relevant even in todays age of the gram. I suspect that human nature was really so predictable to this under rated humorist that he truly saw things Behind the beyond! (Amar Viswanathan)About the author Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock FRSC (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the bestknown Englishspeaking humorist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of peoples follies.Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It was said in 1911 that more people had heard of Stephen Leacock than had heard of Canada. Between the years 1915 and 1925, Leacock was the most popular humorist in the Englishspeaking world.A humorist particularly admired by Leacock was Robert Benchley...

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