Satirical fiction and parodies

Blending history, mythology and a timeless love story, this is a satirical, magical masterpiece.

Chester Royde, an American millionaire, travels to Scotland with his new bride Carrie and sister Myrtle, to find out more about Carrie's Scottish ancestry.

Probably the most autobiographical of his novels, From the Diary of a Snail balances the agonising history of the persecuted Danzig Jews with an account of Grass's political campaigning with Willie Brandt.

In his daily cartoon for the Guardian and his long-running strip, IF, in the same paper, Steve Bell has proved that he is without equal in Britain as political cartoonist.

Jane Austen's Emma is her masterpiece, mixing the sparkle of her early books with a deep sensibility' Observer Emma is young, rich and independent.

Why are we all so hostile?

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1835 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1830 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1835 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1831 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1835 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1835 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

From the Father of the Golden Age of Russian Literature, Nicolai Gogol's The Overcoat is one of the greatest short stories of all time.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in the 19th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in the 19th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1836 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

Bold, bewildering, and utterly unique, Finnegans Wake is James Joyce's final and most daring work, an experimental tour de force that redefined the possibilities of language, narrative, and meaning.

In a society of anthropomorphised canines, Gissing, a debonair young dog about town, adopts some orphaned puppies and begins to yearn for a more meaningful existence than his pleasant life in suburban Canine Estates.

Gulliver's Travels is a satire, written by Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman, Jonathan Swift (1667 - 1745).

This vintage book contains Robert Smith Surtees' 1849 novel, "e;Mr.

Where The Blue Begins - Written by Christopher Morley and illustrated by Arthur Rackham is a story of an anthropomorphized dog named Mr.

The Vicar of Wakefield, subtitled, 'A Tale Supposed to be written by Himself' - is a novel by Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith (1728 - 1774).

This early novel is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The story follows a female narrator who, accompanied by her tiny poodle and 3-foot-tall servant, comes across a gothic cathedral whilst walking in a city.

This book contains Edgar Allen Poe's 1832 comedic short story, "e;Bon-Bon "e;.

This book contains Edgar Allen Poe's 1839 short story, "e;The Man That Was Used Up"e;.

In dieser Welt würde niemand glauben, dass die Seele in seinem Körper aus einer zehntausend Jahre entfernten Zukunft stammte.

This volume contains Stephen Leacock's collection of short stories, "e;Winsome Winnie And Other New Nonsense Novels"e; (first published in 1920).

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This is Richard Hardin Davis's 1902 work, "e;Captain Macklin: His Memoirs"e;.

While Jerome is globally famous for his lighthearted farces, The Dancing Partner showcases his incredible, rarely seen talent for the macabre.

This early work by H.

Lucia is the most popular and well read character written by E.

Lucia is the most popular and well read character written by E.

A classic tale by E.

Europe is about to enter its darkest days, the long night of the First World War, Michael finds himself unloved by his parents and finding love in the arms of German singer Sylvia, he must make hard decisions between his patriotic feelings and the undeniable love he has for his new fiancee.

A brilliant and subtle comedy on the social rivalries of a small village between the wars.

Lucia is probably the greatest creation of E.

Miss Mapp and Lucia return in the fifth instalment of E.

Lucia returns in the second instalment of E.

This volume contains Sinclair Lewis's 1925 novel, "e;Martin Arrowsmith"e;.

Two of Henry Fielding's shorter works sit side by side in this volume: the satirical fantasy A Journey from This World to the Next and The Journal of a Voyage to Lisbon, the clear-eyed diary of his final voyage.

What happens when a famous writer gets a chance to look at the Recording Angel's ledger of his life, only to find his "e;good deeds"e; have been clocked as sins?

This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.

This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1925 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.

This early work by Ring Lardner was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction.

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1882 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

This early work by G.