Nonsense Novels


Gelesen von TriciaG

(4.1 Sterne; 16 Bewertungen)

Nonsense Novels is a collection of ten whimsical tales by Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock, showcasing his unique ability to blend satire with absurdity. Each story invites listeners into a world where the ridiculous becomes the norm, offering a delightful escape from reality.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century life, Leacock's narratives explore the quirks of human nature and societal conventions. With a keen eye for the ludicrous, he crafts characters and situations that are both entertaining and thought-provoking, making each story a playful commentary on the world around us.

Leacock's lighthearted prose and clever wit distinguish this collection from other humorous works of its time. Whether you're a longtime fan of humor or new to Leacock's style, these stories promise to amuse and engage, reminding us of the joy found in the absurdities of life.

Bewertungen

Great listen


(5 Sterne)

Leacock pokes fun at just about every conceivable style of fiction popular in his day, read in perfect deadpan by TriciaG. Some stories are more effective than others, and one of them was so true to the genre it was trying to ridicule that I found myself forgetting that it was supposed to be a parody and didn't find it funny at all. Nevertheless, if you listen to this recording without laughing out loud several times, you are made of stern stuff indeed!

Funny, a little dated.


(3 Sterne)

A Librivox recording that’s funny in parts and dated in others. In each section the author writes a short story which parodies the tropes of one of the genres popular in his time. Some of the jokes still find the mark.

more good nonsense


(4 Sterne)

Some great howlers in here...

TriciaG - Thank you


(5 Sterne)

Huge fan of both - reader and writer.