In this lavishly illustrated gift edition, Stephen Leacock's beloved comic classic gets a fresh new look from renowned cartoonist Seth As funny, relevant, and insightful today as when it was first published, ***Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town*** presents a vibrant and unforgettable portrait
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (The New Canadian Library)
โ Scribed by Leacock, Stephen
- Publisher
- McClelland & Stewart
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 118 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
Affectionately combining both the idyllic and ironic, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is Stephen Leacock's most beloved book. Set in fictional Mariposa, an Ontario town on the shore of Lake Wissanotti, these sketches present a remarkable range of characters: some irritating, some exasperating, some foolhardy, but all endearing. Painted with the skilful brushstrokes of a great comic artist, the delightful inhabitants of Mariposa represent the people of small towns everywhere.
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### Review Carl Spadoni's edition of Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town is a delight to peruse... -- *Michael Peterman, Trent University* ### Product Description Affectionately combining both the idyllic and ironic, *Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town* is Stephen Leacocks most beloved book. Set i