Nonsense Novels

Written by the inimitable Stephen Leacock, and this edition illustrated by the illustrious illustrator John Kettelwell, Nonsense Novels shows the full prowess of both artists. Originally published in 1921, this book has several slightly hilarious tales:CONTENTSI. Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective DetectiveII. "Q." A Psychic Pstory of the PsupernaturalIII. Guido the Gimlet of Ghent: A Romance of ChivalryIV. Gertrude the Governess: or, Simple SeventeenV. A Hero in Homespun: or, The Life Struggle of Hezekiah HayloftVI. Sorrows of a Super Soul: or, The Memoirs of Marie MushenoughVII. Hannah of the Highlands: or, The Laird of Loch AucherlochertyVIII. Soaked in Seaweed: or, Upset in the OceanIX. Caroline's Christmas: or, The Inexplicable InfantX. The Man in Asbestos: an Allegory of the FutureStephen P. H. Butler Leacock FRSC (1869 – 1944) was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world. He is known for his light humor along with criticisms of people's follies. The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humor was named in his honor.