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In ‘Lord Kilgobbin, ‘ Charles James Lever crafts a vivid narrative steeped in both humor and social commentary, reflecting the complexities of Irish society in the 19th century. Lever’s literary styl …

Laugh out loud, a master class on grumbling Shock horror! Here is a little book on the art of Britain’s favourite pastime: grousing. It boasts the best and most amusing letters to the editor of Briti …

H.G. Wells’s ‘The Croquet Player’ is a thought-provoking novella that delves into the interplay between the mundanity of sporting life and the complexities of human existence. Set against the backdro …

‘P. J. O’Rourke was the funniest writer of his generation, one of the smartest and one of the most prolific. Now that he belongs to the ages, P.J. takes his rightful place along with Oscar Wilde, Mar …

In 2006, as the gossip columnist for The Times, Hugo Rifkind realised it would be much easier to do his job if he could make all the stories up. So he did. For years now, Rifkind’s hilarious ‘My Week …

Every Christmas, unwanted round robin letters, stuffed with news of young Chloe's nauseating excellence at – well – everything, the announcement of Janet's cousin's husband's frie …

The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter is a seminal work of Roman literature, celebrated for its innovative narrative style and vivid portrayal of low-life society during the Neronian era. Blending prose …

T. Smollett’s ‘The Expedition of Humphry Clinker’ is a masterful epistolary novel that intricately weaves together the journeys and interactions of the eccentric Bramble family as they traverse the l …

On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts is an essay by Thomas De Quincey. A fictional account of a report made to a gentleman’s club regarding the visual appreciation of murder. For friends of s …

Larry Ma Cabe is a man who needs people more than most . . . The problem for Larry is that most people have little need for him. Larry Mac Cabe is a retired academic, a widower, and until a chance me …