Parody Stories

The story is told from the point of view of a pompous Prussian officer who prides himself on his rank, discipline, and supposed superiority.

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.

The book focuses on Poe’s tales, essays, and literary parodies, showing his sharp wit, biting irony, and talent for mocking literary pretensions.

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

The story begins in Algeria, where a French army officer and his orderly Ben Zoof experience a massive shockwave.

This volume includes many of Poe’s most influential tales in the areas of Gothic horror, psychological fiction, mystery, and dark satire.

A heated argument arises between a lawyer and a wealthy banker over whether the death penalty or life imprisonment is more humane.

The novel imagines what might happen if Jesus Christ returned to Earth in modern England.

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