# Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich - Stephen Leacock

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Podcast: [The Hunchback of Notre Dame](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-7048113)
Published: 2026-07-27T09:00:18+00:00
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"Arcadian Adventures with the Idle Rich" by Stephen Leacock is a delightful collection of humorous tales that explores the lives of the affluent in a bustling American metropolis, serving as a follow-up to his earlier work, "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town." Through a series of interlocking stories, Leacock captures the quirks and follies of the upper crust, providing a witty commentary on social norms and the absurdities of wealth. Though not as widely recognized today, this book was immensely popular upon its release and even found a readership in the Soviet Union, highlighting its universal appeal.

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