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Title: Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Sketches_of_a_Little_Town
Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan, The Distributed Proofreaders Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous sketches set in the fictional Canadian town of Mariposa, written during the early 20th century. The book illustrates the quirks and characters of small-town life through satirical narratives, often focusing on the interactions and activities of its residents, including prominent figures like Mr. Smith, the boisterous hotel proprietor, and Jefferson Thorpe, the barber-turned-speculator. Overall, it paints a vivid portrait of community life, mingled with humor and a touch of nostalgia. The opening of this work introduces us to Mariposa, highlighting its picturesque setting by Lake Wissanotti and its central thoroughfare filled with various businesses and key locals. The narrative sets the tone with Leacock's trademark wit, describing the town's seemingly tranquil façade that belies a bustling community. We meet Mr. Smith, an oversized hotel owner facing the anxiety of potential license revocation after a mishap with liquor laws, as well as a cast of other characters who contribute to the lively atmosphere of Mariposa. This beginning lays the groundwork for the unfolding tales of small-town drama and folly that define the rest of the book, engaging readers with its relatability and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Leacock, Stephen, 1869-1944
EBook No.: 3533
Published: Nov 1, 2002
Downloads: 579
Language: English
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
Subject: Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Sketches_of_a_Little_Town
Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan, The Distributed Proofreaders Team, and David Widger
Summary: "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" by Stephen Leacock is a collection of humorous sketches set in the fictional Canadian town of Mariposa, written during the early 20th century. The book illustrates the quirks and characters of small-town life through satirical narratives, often focusing on the interactions and activities of its residents, including prominent figures like Mr. Smith, the boisterous hotel proprietor, and Jefferson Thorpe, the barber-turned-speculator. Overall, it paints a vivid portrait of community life, mingled with humor and a touch of nostalgia. The opening of this work introduces us to Mariposa, highlighting its picturesque setting by Lake Wissanotti and its central thoroughfare filled with various businesses and key locals. The narrative sets the tone with Leacock's trademark wit, describing the town's seemingly tranquil façade that belies a bustling community. We meet Mr. Smith, an oversized hotel owner facing the anxiety of potential license revocation after a mishap with liquor laws, as well as a cast of other characters who contribute to the lively atmosphere of Mariposa. This beginning lays the groundwork for the unfolding tales of small-town drama and folly that define the rest of the book, engaging readers with its relatability and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Leacock, Stephen, 1869-1944
EBook No.: 3533
Published: Nov 1, 2002
Downloads: 579
Language: English
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
Subject: Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.