"Frenzied Fiction" by Stephen Leacock is a compilation of funny essays and stories that makes fun of life, society, and how people act, all with Leacock's special humor. The initial story introduces a spy that is full of himself through mystery acting, and silly stories about being a spy. His tales of sneaking around, how people act with him at hotels, and funny thoughts on what spying is really like highlight the story's funny parts. The main person's high opinion of himself and the silly nature of his pretend adventures hints at more funny stories to make fun of people coming up later.
Frenzied Fiction
By Stephen Leacock
Get ready to laugh as the trials and triumphs of a larger-than-life spy mixes intrigue with silliness making you question everything.
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About the AuthorStephen P. H. Butler Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humourist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies.
Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humourist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humourist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies.
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