Literary Lapses
Stephen Leacock
Read by TriciaG
Literary Lapses is a collection of witty and insightful sketches that capture the humorous nuances of life in the early 20th century. Stephen Leacock, a master of comedic prose, invites listeners into a world where everyday situations are transformed into delightful anecdotes that reflect the quirks of human nature.
Set against the backdrop of 1910, these short stories explore a variety of themes, from the absurdities of social conventions to the idiosyncrasies of personal relationships. Leacock's sharp observations and playful language create a lighthearted atmosphere, making each tale a charming reflection on the human experience.
With a reputation as one of the greatest humorists of his time, Leacock's work remains relevant and entertaining, offering a glimpse into a bygone era while still resonating with contemporary audiences. Literary Lapses is not just a collection of laughs; it is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the joy of finding humor in the mundane.
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Reviews
Can't Take It.
Moonpie1
The reader has a hypnotizing way of intoning all of her sentences the same way. She weirdly extends the last word of each phrase and raises her pitch a bit, in a way no one would do in natural speech. Pretty soon I'm listening to that pattern and can't focus on the words of the story.
Laugh out loud funny, on a regular basis
Timothy Ferguson
The book didn't click for me, until about chapter 4. Not so much because of the readin, which is good or excellent depending on the reader, but because...well I don't know. It took me a little while to "get" the author. I mention this only to suggest to you that if you are listening to this and just don't get it, give it a little time. It really is excellent once you click to it. (His politics regarding the Armenians are abominable, though.)
TricaG is great!
zobert
For the first couple of stories, TriciaG didn't impress me. Then I 'got' her. Her reading is a wonderful combination of innocence and irony. Perfectly suited to Leacock's work. Hope she reads more of his stories. I've listened to her reading of Lapses many times.
Raycyst
Bill Cosby
These stories, read by a great narrator, are whimsical and funny. Therein lays the problem. Whimsey is now out of favor. All the math jokes need to be replaced with observation on how Texans hate black folks.
Excellent
Thankful
Great humour! The reading is steady and competently, with a curious intonation well suited to the book.
So Relevant
Spacy Linenkitty
Stephen Leacock should be enshrined alongside, but slightly to the right and 1/4", lower, as Twain. He beats Twain out for sheer ridiculousness, and laughably mean insanity. His writings are fresh and modern. If Twain is The epitome of American humor, Mtr. Leacock is certainly Canada's