Further Foolishness: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Further Foolishness: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Further Foolishness is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Leacock, Stephen (1869–1944).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Further Foolishness" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous sketches and satires written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. The work addresses the absurdities of contemporary society, media, and literature, combining wit and social commentary. Through various themes, Leacock explores the follies of human behavior and the ridiculousness of certain social norms, likely employing an array of quirky characters to illustrate his points. At the start of the book, Leacock sets the tone with a preface that recounts a childhood memory of a strict yet kind schoolmaster who would admonish students with a phrase suggesting they contain their silliness. This theme of foolishness carries through to the content, where Leacock introduces a series of amusing anecdotes and parodies, such as exaggerated detective stories and critiques of modern narratives. The opening sketches highlight the demand for brevity in fiction, playfully poking fun at the tendency to condense complex narratives into simplistic forms, ultimately showcasing Leacock’s sharp critique of the literary landscape of his time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Further Foolishness
- Author credits: Leacock, Stephen (1869–1944)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canada -- Humor
- Canadian wit and humor
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Humour
- Category: Short Stories
- Humor
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
