BOOKS BY STEPHEN LEACOCK
BEHIND THE BEYOND
AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HUMAN
KNOWLEDGE. With 16 Illustrations by A. H. Fish.
Fifth Edition.Crown 8vo.5s. net.
SOME PRESS OPINIONS
Punch.—"In his latest book, 'Behind the Beyond,' he is in brilliant scoring form. I can see 'Behind the Beyond' breaking up many homes; for no family will be able to stand the sudden sharp yelps of laughter which must infallibly punctuate the decent after-dinner silence when one of its members gets hold of this book. It is Mr. Leacock's peculiar gift that he makes you laugh out loud. When Mr. Leacock's literal translation of Homer, on p. 193, met my eye, a howl of mirth broke from me. I also forgot myself over the interview with the photographer. As for the sketch which gives its title to the book it is the last word in polished satire. The present volume is Mr. Leacock at his best."
Spectator.—"Beneficent contributions to the gaiety of nations. The longest and best thing in the book is the delightful burlesque of a modern problem play. Miss Fish's illustrations are decidedly clever."
Observer.—"There are delicious touches in it."
Queen.—"All through the book the author furnishes a continual feast of enjoyment."
Dundee Advertiser.—"'Behind the Beyond' is a brilliant parody, and the other sketches are all of Mr. Leacock's very best, 'Homer and Humbug' being as fine a piece of raillery as Mr. Leacock has written. Mr. Leacock is a humorist of the first rank, unique in his own sphere, and this volume will add yet more to his reputation."
Aberdeen Free Press.—"Exquisite quality . . . amazingly funny."
Yorkshire Daily Post.—"In the skit on the problem play which gives the book its title the author reaches his high-water mark."
Glasgow Herald.—"Another welcome addition to the gaiety of the nations. The title-piece is an inimitably clever skit. It is both genial and realistic, and there is a genuine laugh in every line of it. Humour and artistry are finely blended in the drawings."
Daily Express.—"The pictures have genuine and rare distinction."
LONDON: JOHN LANE, THE BODLEY HEAD
