stephen butler leacock
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944)
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