Parody Stories

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

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.

An aristocrat with progressive ideas, insists on equality between servants and masters.

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.