Nonsense Novels

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Stephen Leacock

Verlag:

Double9 Books Llp

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35634764

EAN: 9789378304415

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Mi, 26.08.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 27.50

Beschreibung

Nonsense Novels is a collection of satirical short stories that playfully parody popular literary genres and social conventions. Through exaggerated plots and deliberately absurd situations, the book mocks detective fiction, romantic melodrama, adventure tales, and other fashionable narratives of its time. Each story embraces illogical twists and comedic overstatement, using wit and irony to expose the pretensions of both characters and literary trends. The tone remains consistently light-hearted, inviting readers to laugh at the improbable while recognizing familiar patterns beneath the exaggeration. A humorous preface sets the stage by addressing critics and readers with tongue-in-cheek self-awareness. The stories often escalate trivial circumstances into grand dramas, only to undercut them with unexpected punchlines. Dialogue and narration are crafted to heighten absurdity while maintaining a polished comedic rhythm. Beneath the nonsense lies sharp social observation, revealing the author's keen awareness of human folly. The collection stands as a lively example of parody that delights in turning convention upside down for comic effect.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Stephen Leacock

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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