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

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.

The story follows two carefree Harvard students who spend most of their time socializing, joking, and avoiding serious study.

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

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