Parody Stories

The story follows a farmer who spots an unidentified flying object that crashes in one of his fields.

The novel is presented as the diary of a young Englishwoman who decides to recount her “doings and misdoings” in a frank, witty, and mischievous way.

The book continues Poe’s blend of Gothic horror, satire, mystery, and adds humorous and philosophical tales.

A satirical and humorous fictional history of New York City, published in 1809 under the pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker.

A classic American short story blending folklore, humor, and a spooky atmosphere.

The book follows a successful London clergyman and writer who finds himself overwhelmed by the pressures of city life.

A short story collection that blends folklore, supernatural elements, and moral reflection.

The story is narrated by a young, unnamed ship captain on his first command of a merchant ship in the Gulf of Siam.

A complex novel combining two parallel storylines: one set in the real world and one in a fantastical fairyland.