Satirical fiction and parodies Books

This classic work of satire, written by the author of The Last of the Mohicans, takes aim at the social and political mores of early 19th-century America and Europe. Set in a fictional society of monkeys, the novel is a witty and entertaining critique of...

Dieses Buch ist ein satirischer Roman über das Berlin des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts. Es ist eine scharfe Kritik an der bürgerlichen Gesellschaft und bleibt bis heute relevant.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is...

A satirical novel that skewers the excesses of the wealthy elite and imagines a future in which the poor rise up against their oppressors. With witty dialogue and a biting sense of humor, Stead's book is a classic of social commentary that remains...

A classic work of Portuguese literature, "A Caridade em Lisboa a Esmola" ("Charity in Lisbon: Alms") is a satirical novella that skewers the hypocrisy and self-interest of the city's wealthy elite. Written by journalist and author Teixeira de Queiroz, it...

Un roman satirique et comique écrit par Paul Scarron, l'un des écrivains les plus populaires du XVIIe siècle. Le livre raconte l'histoire d'un jeune homme nommé Bruscambille et de son mentor Gros-René, qui voyagent à travers la France pour faire rire les...

Considerada una obra maestra de la literatura francesa del siglo XVII, La Novela Cómica es una parodia de las novelas sentimentales de la época. Con su humor irreverente y su estilo ágil, Scarron nos ofrece una visión irónica y crítica de la sociedad de...

Les Bigarrures sont un ouvrage étonnant, à la fois recueil d'anecdotes et de fables, satire de la société et de l'Église, exercice de style et d'humour. Écrit par Étienne Tabourot, Seigneur des Accords, il a été publié pour la première fois à la fin du...

Originally published in Blackwood's Magazine, 'The Fixed Period' is a satirical novel by Anthony Trollope. Set in the imagined South Pacific island of Britannula, the novel explores a society in which individuals are required to voluntarily end their...

A satirical novel by the Portuguese poet and writer Guerra Junqueiro, which parodies the religious and political institutions of his time, and explores the themes of aging, death, and the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Esta novela es una de las primeras obras de la literatura picaresca española. El protagonista, Guzmán de Alfarache, es un joven que intenta sobrevivir utilizando su ingenio y astucia. La novela es una crítica de la sociedad española de la época y...

Tickell's satirical pamphlet takes aim at the corruption and greed of the British aristocracy in the 18th century. Its witty and incisive style makes it a classic example of political satire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Ce livre est une satire de la société parisienne du XVIIIe siècle, divisée en quarante portraits de femmes. Il s'agit d'une œuvre majeure de Retif de la Bretonne, un écrivain français connu pour ses descriptions réalistes de la vie quotidienne.This work...

This satirical work by the famed Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus takes aim at the foibles and follies of contemporary European society, using humor and wit to point out its many absurdities. Originally published in Latin, this volume is an engaging and...

This whimsical satire follows the misadventures of the eponymous Hudibras, a hapless knight errant with delusions of grandeur. With a style reminiscent of Chaucer and a keen wit that would make Shakespeare proud, Samuel Butler's classic work is a...

Published in 1903, this satirical work comments on the prevalent attitudes towards social status and snobbery in Edwardian England. With wit and humor, the author skewers the affectations and hypocrisies of high society. This book will appeal to readers...

The Hope of the Katzekopfs is a satirical novel written by Francis Edward Paget under the pseudonym William Churne. The story follows the adventures of the title character as he navigates the eccentricities and absurdities of 19th-century British society...

When the Barnabys, a British family down on their luck, immigrate to America, they find themselves in a series of wild and hilarious adventures. Trollope's witty and satirical writing is a delight to read in this classic novel.This work has been selected...

In this delightful satire, Henry Luttrell skewers the pretensions and follies of high society in 19th century England. Through the eyes of the hapless Mr. Crockford, a bumbling and naive outsider, Luttrell exposes the hypocrisy and excesses of the upper...

A novel by S. Weir Mitchell, an American physician and writer known for his advocacy for women's health and his contributions to medical science. In this satirical work, Mitchell explores the ethical dilemmas faced by a group of physicians and their...

This novel by Charles Dudley Warner is a witty satire of America's nouveaux riches in the late 19th century. The story follows a wealthy family as they attempt to establish themselves in the social hierarchy of a New England town. Warner's sharp...

The Comedy of Sentiment: A Novel is a satirical novel that critiques the sentimentalism of popular literature in the late 19th century. Max Simon Nordau, a German author, wrote the book to challenge the belief that literature should indulge in raw...

In this witty novel, Theodore Winthrop skewers the excesses of New York City high society. The book follows the misadventures of Mr. Waddy, a down-on-his-luck lawyer who finds himself caught up in a scheme to defraud a wealthy socialite. The novel is...

A satirical work that humorously explores the social conventions surrounding courtship, marriage, and adultery in the late 19th century. Mantegazza's wit and irony make this a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Few know that way back in the day 1993 to be exact a text-based social network "mansion" called LambdaMOO was hijacked by a "Mr. Bungle " who single-handedly detonated the new world utopia by misbehaving most grievously at a virtual party. Somewhat based...

The war in Vietnam is over and Brad an ex-serviceman lands in L.A. to start a new life. When he winds up trashed in Connie and Linda's kitchen after a wild night of partying the three strike a deal for an arrangement that has hilarious and devastating...

Robert O'Hara's semi-biographical subversive comedy exploded onto the New York theatre-scene with a critically lauded production at Playwrights Horizons. Bootycandy tells the story of Sutter who is on an outrageous odyssey through his childhood home his...