Stephen LeacockStephen Leacock, a Canadian comedian and writer who lived from 1869 to 1944, is most known for his satirical writings that ridicule society, politics, and human nature. He was born in Hampshire, England, but when he was six years old, his family reloated to Canada. Leacock spent more than 30 years as a professor of political economics and literature at McGill University in Montreal. He wrote a great deal as well, writing more than 50 volumes of comedy, nonfiction, and fiction. The most well-known work by Leacock is Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, of hilarious stories set in the fictional town of Mariposa, Ontario. The novel is praised for its funny and illuminating comments on small-town life and is regarded as a masterpiece of Canadian literature. Leacock was a well-known lecturer and public speaker, well-known for his entertaining lectures on a range of subjects. He was a prolific author who kept putting out new works right up to his death in 1944. Leacock is now regarded as one of Canada's most significant writers, and his works are still praised for their comedy, social satire, and timeless relevance. Read More Read Less