The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias

by Stephen Leacock

Genres: Short Stories, Classics

48 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock, FRSC, was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist. Between the years 1915 and 1925, he was the best-known English-speaking humorist in the world. He is known for his light humour along with criticisms of people's follies. The Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour was named in his honour.

Wikipedia article.

Reviews

[Cindy DeLong · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't seem to have much of a point and went on forever. I just kept thinking that Mariposa means butterfly in Spanish but a butterfly was never mentioned. Just frustrated that I couldn't ascertain the meaning.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short story with some amusing portions. Maybe it is great, but it didn't keep my attention very well. It is just not my thing, I suppose.

[Álvaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting how Leacock plays with the expectations of the reader.

[Paige Maylott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unexpected twists, and great humour.

[Diana Craciun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!!! ❤❤❤

[Man]

Listen: there was no Internet

[Deanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, not a fan. I try to mix in a bit of classic literature in with my favorite genres every so often. While this was a quick read, it was a bit boring and jumped all over the place. It tells the story of the sinking (not quite) of a ferry/ship but told in reverse.