About Stephen Leacock STEPHEN LEACOCK was a Canadian humorist, teacher, and writer. He passed away in 1944. Books by Stephen Leacock My Recollection of Chicago and the Doctrine of Laissez Faire by (author) Stephen Leacock introduction by Carl Spadoni My Recollection of Chicago and the Doctrine of Laissez Faire by (author) Stephen Leacock introduction by Carl Spadoni