Humorous fiction Books

This comedic novel follows the adventures of Gilbert Gurney and his wife after their honeymoon, as they navigate marriage, family relationships, and business affairs.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

This book is a satirical novel that imagines a world where bees have developed their own society and have begun to rebel against their human oppressors. The story is a clever commentary on power dynamics and societal upheaval, and offers a provocative...

In this hilarious parody of literary biography, author William Leavitt Stoddard takes aim at the absurdity and pretension of the genre. As he tells the 'true' story of the life of William Shakespeare, he skewers everyone from stuffy academics to...

In this satirical novel, Hilaire Belloc takes on the corruption and sensationalism of the newspaper industry at the turn of the century. Through the character of Avril, a young journalist trying to make her mark in a male-dominated field, Belloc exposes...

Set in a fictional rural town in the American West, Harry Leon Wilson's Somewhere in Red Gap is a humorous and entertaining novel. The book follows the escapades of a young man who, after winning a large sum of money, decides to travel the country. Along...

En 'Las Ruinas de Mi Convento', Fernando Patxot relata la caída del convento donde vivió y se formó como monje durante años. La obra es una crítica ácida a la iglesia y un retrato de la podredumbre del sistema religioso de la época. Una obra que abre los...

The Imperialist by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a satirical novel that explores the impact of imperialism in Canada. Implying that even the most mundane of clerks could become 'imperialist', the book offers a hilarious insight into the attitudes of the...

A delightful and humorous look at politics in rural America, Sweet Cicely lampoons the corrupt politicians and power brokers of the late 19th century. Marietta Holley's witty writing and sharp observations provide a commentary that is still relevant in...

In this satirical work, the author takes aim at western intellectuals who support socialist regimes despite evidence of their failures and atrocities. The author uses the allegory of John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress' to illustrate the dangers of...

La Famille Cardinal est un roman satirique de Ludovic Halévy qui dépeint l'ascension fulgurante d'une famille de la bourgeoisie parisienne. Avec des personnages colorés et une intrigue captivante, ce livre est un incontournable de la littérature...

This collection of two novellas from celebrated humorist Thorne Smith feature his trademark mix of wit, fantasy, and satire. In 'Out o'Luck Biltmore', a down-on-his-luck actor finds himself transported to the world of the wealthy and has to navigate his...

Poggio Bracciolini fu uno dei maggiori umanisti del Rinascimento italiano, nonché un abile scrittore satirico. Questo volume raccoglie alcune delle sue facezie più celebri, racconti umoristici e piccole novelle satiriche che offrono uno sguardo...

A witty and satirical account of the experiences of a young man drafted into the US Army during World War I, and his subsequent misadventures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

An 18th-century German satirical novel that takes a critical and often scathing look at the social and political issues of its day. The book contains a series of vignettes and stories featuring Jewish characters, and has been both praised for its biting...

This humorous novel by Henry Augustus Shute tells the story of a man who decides to write a sequel to a book he's never read. Full of clever word-play and satire, 'Sequil' is a must-read for fans of Mark Twain and Steven Millhauser.This work has been...

Esta es la historia de Satán y su sociedad secreta, la Asociación Universal para la Destrucción del Orden Social. A través de la conversación entre Satán y un joven que busca el conocimiento, descubrimos la visión crítica y satírica de Rosen sobre la...

This book is a compilation of letters and sermons by the fictional character Petroleum V. Nasby, a satirical commentator on American politics and culture during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. With biting wit and incisive social commentary, Nasby...

George Ade was one of America's most beloved humorists, famous for his witty and irreverent fables that satirized life in the Midwest at the turn of the 20th century. In this volume, Ade's classic fables are presented alongside illustrations by John T...

Venez découvrir les aventures truculentes des géants Gargantua et Pantagruel. Avec son style satirique et sa plume acérée, François Rabelais nous offre un livre plein d'humour et d'érudition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Published in 1848, 'The Kellys and the O'Kellys' is one of Anthony Trollope's earliest novels. Set in Ireland, it tells the story of two branches of the Kelly family, one wealthy and Protestant, the other poor and Catholic. When the two families become...

This book is a satirical novel written by Anatole France, which tells the story of a group of penguins who are transformed into humans and become embroiled in political and social struggles.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This seminal work by Scottish author Thomas Carlyle is a satirical novel that parodies the self-help and philosophical texts of the era. Written as a series of fictional essays, the book follows the musings of the eccentric German scholar Herr...

A fun, fast-paced, humorous mystery about a brainy, relatable heroine, a government experiment gone wrong, and the zany world of T.O.P.S.E.C.R.E.T. espionage...My name is Julie Richardson, and if you'd told me one week ago that I'd be racing through the...

Falstaff the Incorrigible, mercenary pilot, and scoundrel with an evil temper. It is the eve of War in Europe, but Falstaff has unfinished business with a princess, the Japanese Army and loot still to find in the east. His eye for the ladies and the...

It used to be that you didn't talk about religion or politics in polite company, but limited yourself to sports and weather.  Now, not even these topics are safe!  Is there anything we can still talk about?  John Swift has carefully...

Brian is a public servant. He is his career and his career is him. He spends his days besieged by coworkers that he believes he is far better than. The politicians put demands on his time and sanity that he wishes he could live without. Someone in the...

Ben is having a very good year. It just doesn't happen to be the current one. Invited to coffee by Angie, his best mate's wife, Ben's life ... lives ... are about to be turned upside down. And not just by the price of a latte these days.

Coat Hanger Blues is the story of a typical suburban family over the course of a not-so-typical school year. Gerry is a single father and fledgling writer who, in the wake of his wife's death, is bent on penning "the greatest multi-generational...

"You made your bed, now lie in it, and I hope you go straight to hell..." Before Johnny could finish, he turned his back so his dad could not see his tears of rage.MeadowBrook is a picturesque town with rolling hills and meandering brooks. Weeping...

This is an exciting tale, full of ups and downs, that will take you through Mike Hawke's life-long experiences. From humble beginnings, Mike Hawke embarks on one adventure after the next, shaped by those he meets along the way. Let yourself...