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The Methods Of Mr. Sellyer: A Book Store Study
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781020160974
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Leacock's hilarious satire of the book-selling industry is a classic of Canadian literature. The story follows Mr. Sellyer, a hapless bookseller who employs a variety of outrageous marketing tactics to try and drum up business. Along the way, he interacts with a colorful cast of characters, including eccentric customers, unscrupulous competitors, and bemused publishers. With its sharp humor and biting social commentary, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves books.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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