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Stephen LeacockCanadian writer, economist and historian
Date of Birth: 30.12.1869
Country:  Canada |
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Biographical Information about Stephen Leacock
Stephen Butler Leacock was a Canadian writer, economist, and historian. He was widely known for his absurd, humorous, and satirical works. Leacock was born on December 30, 1869, in Swanmore, Hampshire, England. In 1876, he moved to the province of Ontario, Canada. He completed his education at Upper Canada College and the University of Toronto.
Leacock received his doctorate in Economics and Political Science from the University of Chicago in 1903. From 1901, he taught at McGill University in Montreal, where he later became the head of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science from 1908 to 1936.
Literary Works
Leacock's literary works covered a wide range of themes, but he is best known for his humorous stories. Among his most notable works is his first collection, "Literary Lapses" (1910). Other notable examples of his genre include "Nonsense Novels" (1911), "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town" (1912), "Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich" (1914), and "My Remarkable Uncle" (1942). He also wrote a historical essay titled "Montreal: Seaport and City" (1942), a monograph on political science called "Our British Empire" (1940), a biography of Charles Dickens (1933), and various works on economics, geography, education, and literary criticism. In total, Leacock published 61 books.
Leacock passed away on March 28, 1944, in Toronto. His diverse range of writings continues to be appreciated for their wit and insight into various aspects of society.
