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9781440094057: Behind the Beyond: And Other Contributions to Human Knowledge (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440094055 ISBN 13 : 9781440094057

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A collection of witty essays that turn theatre, travel, and everyday life into entertaining observations you won’t forget.

Stephen Leacock’s sharp, humorous voice shines in this volume, which gathers playful essays on stage life, trips abroad, and the quirks of ordinary moments. From stagecraft and theatrical pretensions to the comic rhythms of travel, the pieces mix affection with sly critique, delivering easy laughter and bright insights in accessible prose.

With a light, lively tone, the book invites readers to see the world through a keen, comic eye—where bustling theatres, foreign customs, and everyday rituals become sources of amusement and reflection.

Bright sketches of theatre life and how audiences and actors interact
Observations from travel, especially Paris, and the oddities of tipping and etiquette
Light satire of culture, classics, and modern life, written in a clear, approachable style

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty, easy-to-read essays that blend cultural observations with gentle humor.

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The Prologue Frontispiece TO FACE PAGET he curtain rises 12 Their expression is stamped with deep thought .28 He kisses her on the bare shoulder .. 30 He takes her in his arms .. .. 50 Is it me? 58 I did go I KEPT THE APPOINTMENT ... 66 He showed me a church that I could have bought rORA HUNDRED THOUSAND .. ., 72 I SHALL NOT TRY TO BE QUITE SO EXTRAORDINARILY CLEVER 84 When he reached my face he looked searchingLY AT IT 88 The tailor shrugged his shoulders. .. 98 Something in the quiet dignity of the young. man held me ii4 The Parisian dog 120 Personally I plead guilty to something of the same spirit 142 The ladys face is aglow with moral enthusiasm 146 Meanwhile he had become a quaint-looking elderly man ....... 166 With all the low cunning of an author stamped on his features .. .. ..
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440094055
ISBN 13: 9781440094057
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Nombre de pages: 234
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Behind the Beyond: And Other Contributions to Human Knowledge (Classic Reprint)

Stephen Leacock

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ISBN 10 : 1440094055 ISBN 13 : 9781440094057

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of witty, often absurd short stories by the author. The stories explore the foibles of human nature and the unexpected turns of life. Taking place in and around London at the beginning of the 20th century, the stories unfold in a series of humorous events that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart. The author's signature dry wit and evocative storytelling weave a tapestry of human quirks and misadventures that reflect the absurdity of life, making this book a timeless and enjoyable read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440094057_0

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