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Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (version 3)

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town (version 3)

By: Stephen Leacock
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 Regarded as a gem of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town brings to life the charming tales of the fictional town of Mariposa. Author Stephen Leacock drew inspiration from his own experiences at his summer retreat in Orillia, Ontario, crafting stories that celebrate the quirks and characters of small-town life. (Summary by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 013 - L'Envoi The Train to Mariposa

    013 - L'Envoi The Train to Mariposa
    Nov 20 2025
    Regarded as a gem of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town brings to life the charming tales of the fictional town of Mariposa. Author Stephen Leacock drew inspiration from his own experiences at his summer retreat in Orillia, Ontario, crafting stories that celebrate the quirks and characters of small-town life. (Summary by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle)
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    14 mins
  • 012 - The Candidacy of Mr Smith

    012 - The Candidacy of Mr Smith
    Nov 19 2025
    Regarded as a gem of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town brings to life the charming tales of the fictional town of Mariposa. Author Stephen Leacock drew inspiration from his own experiences at his summer retreat in Orillia, Ontario, crafting stories that celebrate the quirks and characters of small-town life. (Summary by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle)
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    30 mins
  • 011 - The Great Election in Missinaba County

    011 - The Great Election in Missinaba County
    Nov 18 2025
    Regarded as a gem of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town brings to life the charming tales of the fictional town of Mariposa. Author Stephen Leacock drew inspiration from his own experiences at his summer retreat in Orillia, Ontario, crafting stories that celebrate the quirks and characters of small-town life. (Summary by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle)
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    25 mins
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