Comics / Humor / Squib

Higher Fees is the second collection of humorous tales from Barndem Golf Club. Henry, Vic, Bob and Bill are still getting into trouble despite their best efforts and the club continues its perennial …

In ‘A Woman-Hater, ‘ Charles Reade constructs a captivating narrative that delves into the nuances of gender relations and societal expectations in Victorian England. Combining sharp wit with a vivid …

In ‘Babbitt’ and ‘Main Street, ‘ Sinclair Lewis brilliantly dissects the fabric of American society during the 1920s, articulating the struggles of conformity and the quest for authenticity in suburb …

‘Sei anni fa ebbi un incidente col mio aeroplano nel deserto del Sahara. Qualche cosa si era rotta nel motore, e siccome non avevo con me né un meccanico, né dei passeggeri, mi accinsi da solo a cerc …

Clyde Fitch’s play, ‘The Climbers, ‘ is a critical examination of social ambition and the moral quandaries faced by those striving for success in an unforgiving society. Set against the backdrop of a …

A Bundle of Letters Henry James – A Bundle of Letters’ is a comic short story by Henry James, originally published in The Parisian magazine in 1879, which is also when the story takes place. The stor …

In ‘Buying a Horse, ‘ William Dean Howells takes readers into the nuanced world of American society through the lens of a seemingly simple purchase, the acquisition of a horse. Stylistically, Howells …

Daniel Defoe’s ‘Atalantis Major’ is a fascinating foray into speculative fiction, melding satire with social commentary as it explores the echoes of a fictional utopian society. Written in the early …

Anatole France’s ‘A Mummer’s Tale’ intricately weaves the threads of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a theatrical performance. The novel explores the li …

In ‘An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews, ‘ Henry Fielding presents a brilliantly satirical response to Samuel Richardson’s ‘Pamela.’ This early 18th-century novel employs a blend of humor …