Parody books

Parody takes a recognizable kind of story and plays with its habits. A chosen hero, a solemn quest or a familiar literary voice gives the writer something specific to imitate, exaggerate and rearrange. Knowing the convention can add to the joke.

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Finding your way around this shelf

Check what each book is borrowing from. Some parodies depend on a particular work; others draw on broad genre conventions you may already know. The profile explains the comic target and the surrounding story, helping you judge how much familiarity you need.

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