Discover 7 classic books that go beyond serious themes with surprising humor, wit, and satire that'll leave you laughing and ...

who bemoaned that “Twain’s bitter satire was taken for comedy,” forgive “Huck Finn” its many abuses — the 219 instances of the N-word; the indulgent last third of the book (which ...

Sir Terry Pratchett was one of Britain’s best-loved authors, and a master of comic fantasy. His Discworld novels sold over ...

Classic books aren’t just serious—they can be hilarious too. These ten novels are packed with wit, absurdity, and ...

Crucial to understanding Wenc's narrative is The Onion's response to pivotal events, particularly the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Rather than fold under the weight of such sorrow, the writers ...

(WMTV) - A new book from a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate is set to hit the shelves next week. “Funny Because It’s ...

The anti-heroine in Sophie Quick’s debut novel scams people to get by – because she’s a single mother with no support.

They then plunge into their first text, The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus, a prose satire from 1511 that lampoons pretty much the whole of sixteenth century life in the voice of Folly herself.

Feminist satirical cartoonist, Jacky Fleming, perfectly encapsulates this sexism in her hilarious book, The Trouble with Women. Taking inspiration from history’s excluding approach to female ...