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In Edith Wharton’s satirical short story ‘Xingu, ‘ the author explores the pretensions and absurdities of high society through the lens of a literary salon, where a group of self-congratulatory intel …

In ‘Barry Lyndon, ‘ William Makepeace Thackeray crafts a richly woven narrative that draws upon the conventions of the picaresque novel, presenting the life and exploits of the charming anti-hero, Re …

A guide to understanding the Portuguese which dispels or confirms preconceived prejudices with humor and insight. Das E-Book wird angeboten von und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert: …

Mad, perfectly mad, madder than the immortal tea-party of Alice, is the thought while reading this novel, or satire, or caricature, or allegory, or farce, or joke, or whatever it is, which Mr. Cheste …

Silas and Ethel Woodlock retire to spend their twilight years by the sea, only to find themselves traumatised by herring gulls. London journalist Stephen Osmer writes a provocative essay about two pe …

In ‘Condensed Novels, ‘ Bret Harte presents a masterful collection of satirical stories that parody the conventions of contemporary literature, particularly the sprawling novels of his time. His uniq …

For over forty years, John Julius Norwich has been sending out his Christmas Crackers – a personal collection of quirky quotes and literary odds and ends – to his friends instead of a Christmas card. …

In ‘Dodo Wonders, ‘ E. F. Benson masterfully immerses readers in a satirical yet affectionate portrait of early 20th-century English society. The narrative follows the endearing and eccentric Dodo, w …

In ‘The Parenticide Club, ‘ Ambrose Bierce weaves a darkly satirical narrative that delves into the moral complexities of familial obligation and the extremes of human behavior. Through a series of i …

‘I am fascinated.’ Andrew Marr, Start the Week, Radio 4 ‘Wonderful’ The Times ‘Intelligent.’ Independent ‘Current.’ Sunday Telegraph Wittgenstein said that if people never did silly things, nothing i …