Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels

Morning Leader.—"Mr. Leacock possesses infinite verbal dexterity.... Mr. Leacock must be added as a recognized humorist."

Daily Express.—"Mr. Stephen Leacock's 'Nonsense Novels' is the best collection of parodies I have read for many a day. The whole book is a scream, witty, ingenious, irresistible."

Public Opinion.—"A most entertaining book."

LONDON: JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

SUNSHINE SKETCHES OF A LITTLE TOWN

WITH A FRONTISPIECE BY CYRUS CUNEO

Ninth Edition. Crown 8vo. 5s. net

The Times.—"His real hard work, for which no emolument would be a fitting reward, is distilling sunshine. This new book is full of it—the sunshine of humour, the thin keen sunshine of irony, the mellow evening sunshine of sentiment."

Spectator.—"This is not the first but the third volume in which he has contributed to the gaiety of the Old as well as the New World.... A most welcome freedom from the pessimism of Old-World fiction."

Academy.—"One of the best and most enjoyable series of sketches that we have read for some time … they are all bright and sparkling, and bristle with wit and humour."

Pall Mall Gazette.—"Like all real humorists Mr. Leacock steps at once into his proper position.... His touch of humour will make the Anglo-Saxon world his reader.... We cannot recall a more laughable book."

Globe.—"Professor Leacock never fails to provide a feast of enjoyment.... No one who wishes to dispose intellectually of a few hours should neglect Professor Leacock's admirable contribution to English literature. It is warranted to bring sunshine into every home."

Country Life.—"Informed by a droll humour, quite unforced, Mr. Leacock reviews his little community for the sport of the thing, and the result is a natural and delightful piece of work."

Daily Telegraph.—"His Sketches are so fresh and delightful in the manner of their presentation.... Allowing for differences of theme, and of the human materials for study, Mr. Leacock strikes us as a sort of Americanised Mr. W. W. Jacobs. Like the English humorist, the Canadian one has a delightfully fresh and amusing way of putting things, of suggesting more than he says, of narrating more or less ordinary happenings in an irresistibly comical fashion.... Mr. Leacock should be popular with readers who can appreciate fun shot with kindly satire."

LONDON: JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

BEHIND THE BEYOND

AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HUMAN KNOWLEDGE. With 16 Illustrations by A. H. Fish.

Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 5s. net

Punch.—"In his latest book, 'Behind the Beyond,' he is in brilliant scoring form. I can see 'Behind the Beyond' breaking up many homes; for no family will be able to stand the sudden sharp yelps of laughter which must infallibly punctuate the decent after-dinner silence when one of its members gets hold of this book. It is Mr. Leacock's peculiar gift that he makes you laugh out loud. When Mr. Leacock's literal translation of Homer, on p. 193, met my eye, a howl of mirth broke from me. I also forgot myself over the interview with the photographer. As for the sketch which gives its title, to the book, it is the last word in polished satire. The present volume is Mr. Leacock at his best."

Spectator.—"Beneficent contributions to the gaiety of nations. The longest and best thing in the book is the delightful burlesque of a modern problem play. Miss Fish's illustrations are decidedly clever."

Observer.—"There are delicious touches in it."

Queen.—"All through the book the author furnishes a continual feast of enjoyment."

Dundee Advertiser.—"'Behind the Beyond' is a brilliant parody, and the other sketches are all of Mr. Leacock's very best, 'Homer and Humbug' being as fine a piece of raillery as Mr. Leacock has written. Mr. Leacock is a humorist of the first rank, unique in his own sphere, and this volume will add yet more to his reputation."

Aberdeen Free Press.—"Exquisite quality … amazingly funny."

Yorkshire Daily Post.—"In the skit on the problem play which gives the book its title the author reaches his high-water mark."

Glasgow Herald.—"Another welcome addition to the gaiety of the nations. The title-piece is an inimitably clever skit. It is both genial and realistic, and there is a genuine laugh in every line of it. Humour and artistry are finely blended in the drawings."

Daily Express.—"The pictures have genuine and rare distinction."

LONDON: JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

ARCADIAN ADVENTURES WITH THE IDLE RICH

FOURTH EDITION

Crown 8vo. 5s. net

Spectator.—"A blend of delicious fooling and excellent satire. Once more the author of 'Literary Lapses' has proved himself a benefactor of his kind."

Morning Post.—"All the 'Adventures' are full of the fuel of the laughter which is an intellectual thing."

Pall Mall Gazette.—"Professor Leacock shows no falling off either in his fund of social observation or his power of turning it to sarcasm and humour. The book is full to the brim with honest laughter and clever ideas."

Bystander.—"It is necessary to laugh, now even more necessary than at ordinary times. Fortunately, Professor Leacock produces a new book at the right moment. It will cause many chuckles. He is simply irresistible."

Westminster Gazette.—"Marks a distinct advance in Mr. Leacock's artistic development."

Daily Chronicle.—"This altogether delightful and brilliant comedy of life.... Mr. Leacock's humour comes from the very depths of a strong personality, and in the midst of a thousand whimsicalities, a thousand searchlights on the puerilities of human nature he never loses touch with the essential bite of life."

Saturday Review.—"Professor Leacock is a delightful writer of irresponsible nonsense with a fresh and original touch. These 'Arcadian Adventures' are things of sheer delight."

Tatler.—"I have not felt so full of eagerness and life since the war began as after I had read this delightfully humorous and clever book."

Evening Standard.—"In this book the satire is brilliantly conspicuous."

LONDON: JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

MOONBEAMS FROM THE LARGER LUNACY

FOURTH EDITION

Crown 8vo. 5s. net

Times.—"Such a perfect piece of social observation and joyful castigation as the description of the last man in Europe … the portrait of So-and-so is not likely to be forgotten … it is so funny and so true."

Morning Post.—"Excellent fooling … wisdom made laughable."