Satirical fiction and parodies Books

Instant Classic offers nine sardonic tales holding a carnival mirror to writers and stories. From a deal with the Devil to the ultimate AI vs human showdown, witness the terrifying spectacle of artists who'll do anything to clamber out of the creative...

Um den Nebel in seinem Kopf zu vertreiben, entschied sich der Autor zur Burnout-Prophylaxe für eine zweimonatige Auszeit in Form eines Sabbaticals. Diese führte ihn und seine Frau nach Vietnam und Kambodscha, nicht als klassische Backpacker mit Rucksack,...

Eine typische Geschichte über das Sterben und Erben. Oder etwa nicht?Elisabeth Wackernagel ist tot. Ihr Vermögen erbt die Haushälterin. Die Familie ist schockiert.Als Elisabeths Ehemann noch versucht, mit der neuen Situation klarzukommen, steht ein...

Zum dritten Mal nimmt uns Renitenta von Holsterhausen mit auf eine abenteuerliche Gratwanderung zwischen Geschichte und Geschichtchen. Sie führt uns in die Stadt und das Stift Essen zu Beginn der Neuzeit, wo sie mit elf anderen frommen Schwestern ein...

"De schnackt all ganz anners, irgendwie gediegen, isn Kuddelmuddel, mussu ganz schön aufpassn!""Ne, sech blohs?!"Genau das war die Erkenntnis, die Hinnerk Burmeester von seiner Reise zu den Deutschen Stämmen mitbrachte. Die Sprachvielfalt in den...

Compilation de contes et anecdotes d'origine arabo-musulmane ayant pour héros le mythique Nasr Eddin Hodja. - humour - sagesse populaire - philosophie soufie.

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is minding his business in the Spot Bar when beautiful Tracey Wilde walks in the door. Heads turn as she heads for Dev and enlists his help in investigating her soon-to-be former husband. A day later, Dev gets contacted...

Private Investigator Dev Haskell is visited by Melissa Carter, the daughter of a former friend. Both her parents were killed in a hit-and-run 'accident' afew years earlier. She has strong doubts it was an accident and asks Dev to investigate. He...

Private Investigator Dev Haskell gets a personal invitation to high school classmate, millionaire Arthur (Arty-Farty) Grumley's mansion. Dev didn't like the guy in high school, and nothing's changed since then. Still, it's an investigation, and Dev can...

Careful what you wish for...PI Dev Haskell runs into Kristi McKenzie, his old high-school flame. Amazingly, she needs help...Her artist husband has been missing for over half a year - and she's never contacted the police! Turns out he's the guy she...

Private Investigator Dev Haskell gets a call from Tubby Gustafson. There's a car waiting for Dev just outside his office. If he doesn't want to take the ride, he'll have to drive himself to the Emergency room. Dev decides whatever he was involved in can...

Private Investigator Dev Haskell watches a gorgeous woman strut across the street and head into his building. A moment later, she knocks on his office door. Beautiful, sexy Phoenix Starr hires Dev to investigate her husband, Sterling Kozlow. She thinks...

Morton has found a new friend. Four of them, actually, all strays and taking up residence at Dev Haskell's when they're not thwarting crime. Real estate developer Seymour Smeelie is found dead in his office. Gorgeous Brianna Di Salvo is the prime suspect...

Are you ready to seize control of your life?Are you a baby or a toddler?Isn't it time for you to GROW UP?Stop crying! Stop sleeping! Learn to walk! Learn to talk! Take things seriously! Grow Up!Does this sound familiar? Are you between the ages of six...

"How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee" is a humorous poem written by Owen Wister. Owen Wister was an American writer and "How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee" is a satirical piece that pokes fun at the irregularities and complexities of the English language,...

The definitive guide to not offending anyone in 2018 and beyond. This Satirical book of empty pages is for - Liberals, Conservatives, Left, Right, Republicans, Democrats, Binaries, Non-Binaries, Australians, People of Race, University...

On the dodgeball court, no one can hear you scream.Justin Lucas just started at a new high school, but there are no classes in really important stuff like English literature, mathematics, science, or history. Instead, the entire curriculum is dedicated...

Set in a world governed by grammar, Grime 314 is a dystopian drama that satirizes political correctness in modern culture. It follows a court case, from the initial arrest to the courtroom itself, with the narrative shifting between the defendant, the...

Originally published in 1809, Knickerbocker's History of New York is a satirical review of the city's colonial history. Written by renowned author Washington Irving under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker, the book is a humorous and incisive critique...

This German-language satire, first published in 1847, explores the origins and implications of pacifism and nonviolence through the lens of a devilish narrator. With biting humor, Bergk skewers the proponents of pacifism and sheds light on the darker,...

Un romanzo parodistico ambientato nelle Crociate e scritto in versi. Attraverso il personaggio di Ricciardetto, una sorta di alter ego dell'autore, Forteguerri esamina i pregiudizi e le contraddizioni della società del suo tempo, offrendo una chiave di...

Originally published in 1889, this satirical novel is set during a period of heightened tensions between the US and Britain and imagines a conspiracy to start a war for profit. The protagonist, Mr. Van Dusen, foils the plot with the help of a group of...

This witty, incisive novel takes aim at the foibles and absurdities of contemporary society. Set in the world of high finance and corporate power, it offers a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the cutthroat competition and moral ambiguities...

Mon bonnet de nuit est un livre satirique sur la vie en France à la fin du XVIIIe siècle. L'auteur, Louis-Sébastien Mercier, utilise un ton ironique pour commenter les mœurs et les coutumes de son temps. Le livre est un reflet intéressant de la vie...

Dans ce livre, Desfontaines propose une satire des mœurs et coutumes de son époque à travers le voyage fantastique de Jean Gulliver, le fils du célèbre Lemuel Gulliver. Cette œuvre est une critique cinglante des absurdités de la société du XVIIIe siècle,...

Dies ist der erste Band von Friedrich Nicolais 'Geschichte eines dicken Mannes'. Die Geschichte folgt dem Leben des fiktiven Charakters Herrmann Abendroth und seinen Abenteuern und Missgeschicken. Mit Humor und Satire ist dieses Buch ein unverzichtbares...

Este libro es una sátira sobre el poder corruptor del dinero en la España del siglo XIX. Ángel María Dacarrete utiliza un lenguaje divertido e irreverente para hacer una crítica mordaz a la sociedad de su época.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Eine Satire über die Pariser Gesellschaft im 19. Jahrhundert.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...

Mademoiselle Gimel, une dactylographe d'une trentaine d'années, est bien décidée à se marier. Elle multiplie les rencontres, les essais, et les ratés. René Bazin dresse un portrait satirique de la société de l'entre-deux-guerres et de ses conventions...

Set in the fictional town of Sazerac, Nevada, this book is a humorous and satirical take on small-town politics and corruption. The titular Lying Club is a group of locals who convene regularly to tell tall tales and engage in other forms of mischief...

Social Security and Medicare were once lauded as prime examples of America's great compassion and our superiority to other nations. Now the programs are being condemned by the privileged and the greedy as costly entitlements that are leading the country...

“In the Black is Ayn Rand on drugs”~John Galt “If you can remember anything about the Sixties, you weren't really there.” ~Paul Kantner, Jefferson Airplane If ever a period in American history deserved the Catch-22...

""The Plain Man and His Wife"" is a novel written by Arnold Bennett, first published in 1912. The story follows the life of Edward Henry Machin, a man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman in the pottery industry. Despite...

Further busty girls with jugs of joy, Thick & curvy - some topless & nude. Big Bazooms is free of words that annoy. Only Ecchi Girls does this book include:Preying PeaksPrecious Paper Doozies Stacking Dolls RackThe Devine Reception GirlsKool...

A Politician In Trouble About His Soul is a satirical novel written by Auberon Herbert and first published in 1884. The book follows the story of a politician named George Austin who is struggling with his conscience and the corrupt nature of politics...

Une collection d'écrits de l'écrivain français Claude Tillier, y compris son roman satirique le plus connu 'Mon oncle Benjamin'. Les lecteurs seront transportés dans le monde de Tillier et découvriront ses observations humoristiques sur la société...

La Quijotita y Su Prima es una novela satírica que se burla de la sociedad de la Nueva España del siglo XIX. Con personajes cómicos y situaciones absurdas, Fernández de Lizardi critica los prejuicios de su tiempo y los males de la sociedad de la época...

This hilarious and satirical novel provides a sharp commentary on the social and political landscape of 19th century America. Follow the misadventures of the titular character, Puffer Hopkins, as he navigates the world of politics and power in a series...

A satirical novel set in 19th century London, this book follows the adventures of a young man who discovers that he is actually the son of an aristocratic family but was abandoned as a baby due to his physical deformities. The book skewers social...

This satirical novel provides readers with a witty and entertaining look at the social and political struggles of the mid-nineteenth century. Petroleum V. Nasby is a pseudonym for David Ross Locke, who wrote a series of letters and novels using this...

Originally published in 1765, this fascinating work of fiction presents a satirical view of human nature, with particular emphasis on the follies and foibles of the upper classes. With its witty commentary and insightful observations, it remains a...

Dans ce roman satirique, Esternod explore la nature humaine et les vices de la société à travers les aventures d'un jeune aristocrate. L'humour noir et l'ironie sont fréquents tout au long de l'histoire, ce qui en fait un livre divertissant et amusant...

Garvey's witty satire skewers the excesses of the rich in Edwardian England. The story centers on Mammon, a wealthy financier who seeks to buy his way into high society through elaborate parties and ostentatious displays of wealth. With sharp humor and...

This satirical novel by Albert Smith and illustrated by John Leech follows the misadventures of Christopher Tadpole, a bumbling young man who encounters a series of comical obstacles and mishaps in his travels at home and abroad. It is a delightful romp...

Un pamphlet satirique sur Napoléon III et son régime.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...

In this satire of Victorian society, Mallock critiques the foibles and flaws of the ruling class through the lens of a fictional family's life. The novel explores the tensions between old and new ways of living, generational conflict, and the price of...