stephen butler leacock

Thân thiện

Stephen Butler Leacock writes a humorous essay at his desk.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Stephen Butler Leacock: A Canadian economist who is most widely remembered for his humorous essays, stories, and writings. He was also a professor of political economy and a prolific author.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Stephen Butler Leacock is often called Canada's Mark Twain for his witty social commentary.
  • The library has a special collection dedicated to Stephen Butler Leacock.

Advanced Usage

• "Leacockian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the humorous style of Stephen Leacock.
  • The essay had a delightful, Leacockian tone of gentle satire.

Variants and Related Words

• Leacock: A common shortened reference to Stephen Butler Leacock.
  • I am reading a book by Leacock.

Synonyms

• Humorist: A writer or speaker who specializes in humor.
• Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.

Related Phrases

• "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town": The title of his most famous work, a series of humorous and affectionate stories about small-town life.
  • "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" is a classic of Canadian literature by Stephen Leacock.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944)

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