Satire og parodier

Renessanssiaikaisen ritariromaanin toinen osa!Ritari Tirant Valkoisen huimat seikkailut jatkuvat. Urotekoja riittää tehtäväksi, neitoja pelastettavaksi sekä rakkauskiemuroita kohdattavaksi. Mutta mitä urhoollinen toiminnan mies ei tekisi puolustaakseen Bysantin keisarikuntaa!Legendaarinen Tirant on jälleen vauhdissa ritarieepoksen hauskassa toisessa osassa. Romaanin kirjoitti renessanssin aikaan elänyt ritari Joanot Martorell, mahdollisesti ystävänsä Galban avustuksella.Toiminnallinen ja hauska ritariromaaniklassikko renessanssiajalta!Joanot Martorell (n. 1410–1465) oli valencialainen ritari, joka tunnetaan Tirant Valkoinen -teoksen kirjoittajana.Myös Marti Joan de Galban (?–1490) on ajateltu osallistuneen teoksen syntyyn täydentämällä tekstiä ystävänsä Martorellin kuoleman jälkeen.

Kun joku räjäyttää barcelonalaisen asevaraston, jäljet muistuttavat suomalaisten sodanaikaisia toimia. Herää epäilys: taidokkaan räjäyttäjän on oltava suomalaissyntyinen gentlemannisankari Kalpea Kamala! Tunnistetuksi tulemisesta alkaa uusi huikean jännittävä seikkailu, jossa uhkarohkea mies jahtaa tuttuun tapaan rikollisia ja pyrkii vastustamaan viekkaita viettelijättäriä.Kalpean Kamalan uroteot jatkuvat Marokossa. Parodia kohtaa tiivistunnelmaisen toiminnan tässä 1940-luvun seikkailuromaanien klassikkosarjassa.Suomalaissyntyinen sankari Kalpea Kamala seikkailee ympäri maailmaa ja kutittelee samalla lukijan nauruhermoja.Simo Penttilä on kirjailija Uuno Hirvosen (1898–1971) peitenimi. Hirvonen tunnetaan suosituista seikkailuromaaneistaan, kuten Punavyö-sarjasta ja Kalpea Kamala -sankaristaan.

‘This is the story, among others, of Henry the waiter—or, as he now prefers to call himself, Henri—told to me in the long dining-room of the Riffel Alp Hotel, where I once stayed for a melancholy week "between seasons".’ The collection of short stories in The Observations of Henry are a witty and wondrous insight into the life and times of 19th century England, as told by an enigmatic waiter, Henry (Henri). An observer of life, and offering counsel to his various customers’ romantic entanglements, dramas and career carry-ons, the charming tales from a unique hotelier’s perspective is an uplifting, funny and occasionally shocking set of tit-bits from some of the more memorable characters which Henry has met in his work. Aided by comic assailants, Kipper and Carrot, Jerome K. Jerome sets the perfect scene for scandal, humour and charismatic capers. Originally published in 1901, the warm and witty mini sagas will appeal to any reader who is a fan of Roald Dahl, Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain. Sometimes dark, often light and occasionally highly unexpected, The Observations of Henry is charming, insightful and extremely funny - people watching at its very best.Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) was born in Walsall, in northern Great Britain, on 2nd May 1859. Orphaned as a teenager, he was forced to leave education at just 14 years old to start working. After various jobs as an actor, clerk and a school teacher, Jerome published his first book in 1885 based upon is own experiences - ‘On the Stage and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor’. Stage plays, books and journalism articles followed suit, including his most successful book – a warm and witty autobiographical story entitled 'Three Men in a Boat'. Other works include ‘Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow’, ‘Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow’, and ‘Three Men on the Bummel’. Jerome founded the weekly magazine ‘To-Day’ in 1893 and edited another magazine named ‘The Idler’ until 1898, whilst also working as a lecturer and writer in England. During World War I, he wasn’t accepted for active service in the UK’s army so instead enlisted as an ambulance driver in the French army. He died on 14th June 1927 after suffering a stroke.

Przewrotna, zabawna i groteskowa opowieść o życiu na kompletnym offie.Witajcie na ulicy Uroczej. Tutaj całymi dniami kobiety gotują, popalając papierosy, a mężczyźni przesiadują w piwnicach i zajmują się swoimi męskimi sprawami. To świat dzieciństwa dwóch małych dziewczynek, w którym beztroska i radość przeplatają się z mrokiem i lękiem... Teraz ulica Urocza, tak jak przyjaźń z dawnych czasów, jest już tylko wspomnieniem, a dwie dorosłe kobiety, niegdyś nierozłączne, mają spotkać się po latach. Gdy w oczekiwaniu na spotkanie upływają kolejne godziny, a dawna przyjaciółka się nie zjawia, do kobiety samotnie czekającej przy kawiarnianym stoliku powracają wspomnienia, które, przelane na papier, mogą stać się kanwą scenariusza – prawdziwie offowego.To szalona historia o wykluczonych, Innych, na czele z kobietami. I o tym, że nie zamierzają się poddawać. To opowieść o niszach i zaproszenie do wędrówki po nich. A jednocześnie krytyczny komentarz do współczesnej polskiej rzeczywistości, pełen zarówno goryczy, jak i humoru.I tym razem biorę na siebie rolę opowiadaczki. Opowiem ci bajkę, jak kot palił fajkę. O moim życiu tu, w kraju, gdzie nie dane mi było zostać gwiazdą, choć też się na swój sposób starałam. To będzie historia pewnego rodzaju wariactwa, bycia zakręconą, z odrobinę za dużym ładunkiem życiowych spraw na karku. Być może trochę cię przerażę. Odrzuci cię. No cóż – to będzie prawdziwy off, a nawet off-off, a nawet – niewykluczone – fuck off everybody. Opowieść o tym, jak sama stałam się offem, off-offem. Historia pewnego przemęczenia, bycia szaloną-wypaloną.Ewa Skunart - autorka powieści pt. "Off-off".

E se il famoso paladino Orlando facesse amicizia con un gigante?Ne nascerebbe una storia entusiasmante, su questo pochi dubbi.Ed è così che Morgante, gigante convertito al cristianesimo dal famosissimo eroe, si mette in viaggio proprio con quest’ultimo per tutta l'Europa, alla ricerca di pagani da affrontare, cibi di cui rimpinzarsi e marachelle da combinare.Un poema cavalleresco parodistico e super divertente, scritto nel volgare fiorentino del Quattrocento, annoverato tra i testi più famosi del Rinascimento ma ambientato in un Medioevo fantastico e carnevalesco.Luigi Pulci (1432-1484) è stato un poeta italiano. Autore del famoso Morgante, poema cavalleresco scritto in volgare fiorentino con protagonista il celebre Orlando, Pulci è ricordato come uno dei poeti umoristici più apprezzati del suo tempo.

‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is a funny and satirical short story, following the investigations of Inspector Blunt when a pale pachyderm is stolen.Gifted from a king to a queen, the ship carrying the eponymous elephant stops at a harbour in New Jersey and goes missing.In this tale, Twain expertly parodies police investigative procedures, as forces fail to share information and a horribly expensive manhunt – or should that be ‘elephant-hunt’ – is launched.A laugh-out-loud read from the pen of one of the masters, ‘The Stolen White Elephant’ is sure to delight readers familiar with Twain's body of work.Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (1835-1910). He was an American humourist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist who acquired international fame for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.Twain transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America’s most beloved writers.So many of Mark Twain's stories have been made into films that it is impossible to name them all. The most popular ones are "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993), starring Elijah Wood, "Tom Sawyer" (1973), starring Jodie Foster, and "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), produced by Walt Disney animation.

Mark Twain's ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ follows conjoined twins, Luigi and Angelo.While the former is something of a sensualist, often drinking to excess and constantly wreathed in cigarette smoke, the latter, Angelo, is much more conservative, loathing cigarettes and, despite being teetotal, enduring the hangovers his brother doesn’t.When they visit a small village, Twain explores the reaction of the inhabitants and the twins’ reaction towards them. A short story, ‘Those Extraordinary Twins’ is a perfect mix of humour and seriousness, and it takes an intriguing glance at how people interact with one another.This short story is a perfect read for fans of Mark Twain or for anyone who is simply looking for something quick and fun.Mark Twain is the pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, (1835-1910). He was an American humourist, lecturer, journalist, and novelist who acquired international fame for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.Twain transcended the apparent limitations of his origins to become a popular public figure and one of America’s most beloved writers.So many of Mark Twain's stories have been made into films that it is impossible to name them all. The most popular ones are "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993), starring Elijah Wood, "Tom Sawyer" (1973), starring Jodie Foster, and "The Prince and the Pauper" (1990), produced by Walt Disney animation.

This comedic short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows the character of Julie.A nonsensical, witty, and charming tale, 'Porcelain and Pink' features a pink girl in a bathtub and an incident involving a false identity.The bathroom setting was probably a bit shocking for the time, but Fitzgerald's humour shines through with her dialogue as she comes out with hysterical one-liners.'Porcelain and Pink' will delight fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A sad story filled with morality and longing, 'Mr Icky' follows a family who is growing up.While the children experience wealth, high society, and the opportunities they bring with them, they are watched on by their lonely father.A short story written in a play-like style, Fitzgerald fills it full of morals and satirizes society.´Mr. Icky´ is perfect for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Dalyrimple is rich and arrogant and believes he stands above the standards of life itself. He can't find his place in society and flits between opportunities.F. Scott Fitzgerald appears to satirize society in this short story with Dalyrimple seemingly mirroring corrupt politicians.Filled with cynicism and wit, 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' will stick with you as it shows the lengths some people have to go to when they are really desperate.´Dalyrimple Goes Wrong´ is the perfect read for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Set during the First World War, ‘My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain’ is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can.However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary.A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the ‘Smithy’ series.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

If you can imagine Rowan Atkinson’s ‘Mr Bean’ as a lieutenant serving in Africa during the days of the British Empire, then you’ve got a good idea of ‘Lieutenant Bones.’When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the African territories are left under the watchful eye of Lieutenant ‘Bones’ Hamilton.However, it soon becomes painfully obvious that our hapless hero is definitely not up to the job – particularly when trying to negotiate peace talks with a local chief.A light-hearted look at a soldier completely out of his depth, ‘Lieutenant Bones’ is the ideal read for those interested in humourous adventure stories.Prior to the success of ´King Kong´, which he co-created, Edgar Wallace published a selection of tales about Commissioner Sanders and his adventures in Africa under British rule.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Svend Speil er underdirektør i fryserfirmaet Permafrost, og hans liv med kone og to børn derhjemme kører tilsyneladende på skinner. Men om natten går Svend Speils underbevidsthed amok, og hans drømme afslører, hvordan det i virkeligheden er fat med ham. Langsomt bliver der vendt op og ned på nat og dag, og tilværelsen begynder at slå revner under den succesfulde forretningsmand ..."Arbejdets nar" udkom første gang i 1988.Finn Gemynthe (f. 1951) er bibliotekar, forfatter, opfinder og iværksætter. Han har skrevet både skøn- og faglitterære bøger, hvoraf de fleste kredser om emner som miljø og arbejdsvilkår.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The first in the ´Smithy´ series, this book is a collection of 23 short stories and vignettes featuring the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy.Easy to dip in and out of and with Wallace’s crackling use of dialogue, ‘Smithy’ is a perfect gift for any fans of one of the most prolific authors of the 20th century.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War.However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics.Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages.Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’However, ‘Jam for the Enemy’ shines the spotlight on his equally scurrilous partner in crime, Nobby Clark.In this short story, Nobby comes up with a plan to use a crate of jam to scupper the advancing German army. However, as with all Nobby’s plans, the end result isn’t quite what he expected.A light-hearted look at life in the lower ranks, ´Jam for the Enemy´ is perfect for those interested in WWI stories.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft.However, their plans have a tendency to backfire...A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.Smithy seriesInitially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military.Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street.He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

‘Main Street’ is the novel accredited with launching Sinclair's trailblazing career. Unlike his contemporaries Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Sinclair chooses to focus on middle America, the rural Midwest, rather than the upper crusts of New York and Paris.We follow a young, idealistic woman as she desperately tries to implement her grand plans to change her small town for the better. The novel teems with life, offering a view in to the very soul of America, the death of its healthy curiosity, and its desire to see the bigger picture.It is an entertaining and haunting novel that is built upon characters with incredible depth. There are no over-arching protagonists; they are all painfully, beautifully human. If you loved James Dean's ‘Rebel without a Cause’, you will love this classic.Harry Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951) was an American author and playwright. A Yale graduate, Lewis was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1930. He became renowned for his biting critiques and satire of American capitalism and materialism in the inter-war years.Additionally, he is remembered for his strong characterisations of modern working women in his novels. His most notable works include ´The Trail of the Hawk´, ´Main Street´, ´Free Air´, and ´Babbitt´.

Superskurk er en rå, akut og kærlig bog skrevet inde fra en psykisk sygdom.Anna har kæmpet med psykisk sygdom siden teenageårene, men nu har hun styr på livet: Hun har taget sine dæmoner på sig ved at se sig selv som superskurk, og snart skal hun fejre sin 30 års-fødselsdag med en overdådig fest. Der skal være kendisser på gæstelisten, det skal foregå på Refshaleøen, og der skal smadres!Men hvordan holder man en stor fejring af livet, når man alligevel ikke er så glad, som man troede man var? Og hvordan skriver man om hovedpersoner, der udvikler sig, når man selv sidder fast i de samme gamle traumer? For Annas liv er ikke en recovery story. Og måske er hun heller ikke en cool og destruktiv superskurk, når det kommer til stykket, men i virkeligheden en, der kæmper for noget. Anna Juul, f. 1992 er uddannet manuskriptforfatter fra Den Danske Filmskole og har arbejdet med radio, tv og bøger. Hun har bl.a. været forfatter på programmet Den Korte Radioavis på Radio24syv. I 2019 debuterede hun med digtromanen Jeg bruger min krop som et møbel under aliasset Veronika Katinka. Anna Juul har skrevet og spillet hovedrollen i tv-serien Min Kamp, der handler om samme karakter, og hun står bag serien Fantomforhold. I 2022 udgav hun romanen Penge & Bacon.

Imagine if your entire village's survival depended on what the dead told the landowner at a seance.That is the crazy scenario in Leo Tolstoy's satirical play 'Fruits of Culture'.Written at a time when Russia's aristocracy was in decline and widespread famine was sowing the seeds of the coming Russian Revolution, it was a clear - and courageous - attack on the injustice meted out by the ruling classes.The peasants are in grave peril when the landowner refuses their request to buy land for farming.But an insider is on the case. Can the maid Tanya pull off a plan to get them their land - and to marry the man she loves, a fellow servant?Other books and plays that focus on the occult and spiritualism include Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit', 'The Pale Horse' by Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Land of Mist'.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.In the years following the publication of 'War and Peace' Tolstoy - who was born to a Russian aristocratic family - had a spiritual awakening that made him a committed Christian anarchist and pacifist. His philosophy inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

Bogen består af små humoristiske dialoger mellem den unge pige Hanne og hendes velmenende farfar. Sidstnævnte kæmper en brav - og til tider forgæves - kamp for at følge med ungdommen og samfundets udvikling. Stilen er samfundssatirisk og behandler tidens store emner som efterkrigspolitik, familiemønstre, musik mv.Bogen er oprindeligt fra 1950.Jens Locher (1889-1952) var en dansk forfatter, som udgav både romaner, humoristiske skrifter og børnebøger. Han var bror til billedhuggeren Axel Locher og søn af maleren Carl Locher. Ud over sit arbejde som forfatter var han ansat som journalist for bl.a. Berlingske Tidende og Nationaltidende, og i øvrigt ansat som kunstnerisk direktør i Nordisk Film i en kortere periode. Hans mest berømte værk er hørespillet ”Familien Hansen”, som blev sendt i en årrække fra 1929 til 1949. Hans bog ”Fodboldpræsten” blev lavet til film i 1951.

Helsinki on autio, kun paviaanit saapuvat. Syksy on tulossa, ja lauma päättää asettua kaupunkiin. Johtajauros Mooses kiipeää kansallisrunoilija Runebergin patsaan päälle tarkkailemaan uutta kotipaikkaansa.Pikkuhiljaa paviaanit asettuvat uuteen elinympäristöönsä ja hyödyntävät ihmisten jälkeensä jättämää perintöä. Apinoiden yhteiskunta alkaa muistuttaa edeltäjäänsä, kun vaatteisiin pukeutuvat paviaanit järjestäytyvät poliittisesti. Erojakin on: milloin hameen alta pilkahtaa häntä, sovinto hoituu sukimalla ja rakastavaiset kuhertelevat puiston puissa. Kun presidentinvaalit lähestyvät, vaalikamppailu vanhan Mooseksen ja istuvan presidentin Juliuksen välillä saa pelottavia piirteitä. Onko paviaanien yhteiskunta sittenkään ihmiselle tuttu?Paviaanien kaupunki on ajatuksiaherättävä yhteiskunnallinen satiiri, joka pohtii ihmisyyttä ja muunlajisten eläinten inhimillisyyttä. Mikä tekee meistä ihmisiä ja apinoita?Biologi Ilkka Koivisto (1932–2012) oli pitkäaikainen Korkeasaaren eläintarhan johtaja. Hän oli koulutukseltaan biologi. Hän on julkaissut useita eläimiin liittyviä kirjoja – sekä tietokirjoja että fiktiota.

Karl-Heinz Ott erzählt brillant und mit großer Komik von dem, was eine Familie zusammenhält – und was sie auseinanderreißt.Joschi ist eigentlich Clochard, irgendwo zwischen Karl Marx und verlottertem Mönch, Jakob ein quirliger Fernsehmann, Uli ein alternativer Aussteiger und Linda, die Schwester, ist auch im Privatleben eine Macherin. Ihren Vater haben die vier kaum noch gesehen, seit der sein Testament dem „Schwein" übergeben hat und sich von der „ungarischen Hure" pflegen lässt. Jetzt ist er tot. Morgen früh wird das Testament eröffnet. Bis dahin muss das Erbe verteilt sein. Keiner verlässt das Haus. Verwandt fühlt sich keiner mehr, bis nach einer langen Nacht der Augenblick der Wahrheit kommt.Karl-Heinz Ott, 1957 in Ehingen an der Donau geboren, wurde für sein Werk mehrfach ausgezeichnet, u.a. mit dem Förderpreis des Friedrich-Hölderlin-Preises (1999), dem Alemannischen Literaturpreis (2005), dem Preis der LiteraTour Nord (2006), dem Johann-Peter-Hebel-Preis (2012), dem Wolfgang-Koeppen-Preis (2014) und dem Joseph-Breitbach-Preis (2021). Zuletzt erschienen bei Hanser Die Auferstehung (Roman, 2015), Und jeden Morgen das Meer (Roman, 2018) sowie Hölderlins Geister (2019).

Powieść, która przeniesie cię do świata absurdu.Czy może być coś fascynującego w pracy ochroniarza pilnującego rur kwasoodpornych? Zapewne wydaje się Wam, że znacie odpowiedź, a jednak... Okazuje się, że wszystko zależy od punktu widzenia! Bohaterowi tej szalonej powieści przyszło żyć w dwóch różnych systemach społeczno-politycznych, które po jakimś czasie rozsypały się niczym domek z kart, a on zmuszony był poszukać nowego sposobu na życie. Kiedy zostaje pracownikiem ochrony, otaczający świat nabiera dla niego zupełnie nowego wymiaru, a on sam przekonuje się, że w tej pozornie wypełnionej rutyną pracy nie ma miejsca na nudę. Nie wiadomo, kiedy zaciera się granica między rzeczywistością a wyobraźnią, otwierając świat pełen intrygujących wyzwań, aluzji i wysublimowanego absurdu...Dalej już nic nie słyszałem, bo wolałem się skupić na gościach z dupami na czołach. W końcu po raz pierwszy miałem okazję taką sytuację oglądać, a to wciąga! A dupki na miejscu czoła niczego sobie, jędrne i pulchniutkie jak pączusie. Zalotnie lekko bujają sadełkiem. Stoją i mizdrzą się jak te dwie kokoty, oko do siebie puszczając.Jarosław Wojciechowski jako ochotnik służył w Marynarce Wojennej w Ustce i na Helu. W swoim życiu imał się różnych zajęć: był pracownikiem budowlanym, operatorem dozująco-pakującym w zakładach azotowych we Włocławku, magazynierem, inspektorem ds. kontroli i inwentaryzacji, malarzem antykorozyjnym na budowach w Polsce i w Niemczech , był współwłaścicielem agencji handlowej, rzecznikiem prasowym w zachodniopomorskiej Szkole Biznesu we Włocławku, ochroniarzem. Obecnie Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego przyznało mu prawo do ubiegania się o tzw. emeryturę twórczą. W latach 1990 pracował w Paryżu, a w roku 1996 nawiązał współpracę z redaktorem naczelnym Jerzym Giedroyciem.

The wealthy Zeus drops a handkerchief in the street, and whoever picks it up must give him the name and address of one other person.That person is then rewarded with untold riches, while the finder of the handkerchief receives a punch in the face.This novella, a work of refined intellectual imagination, is a satirical discussion of man’s search for individual values.‘Prometheus Illbound’ will delight fans of Gide's other notable works, such as ´The Fruits of the Earth´ (1897) and ‘The Counterfeiters’ (1926).André Paul Guillaume Gide (1869 – 1951) was a renowned French author who won the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature.Described as "France's greatest contemporary man of letters", Gide was known for his fiction and autobiographical works. He published over fifty books, including ´The Fruits of the Earth´ (1897), ‘Lafcadio’s Adventures’ (1914), ‘Strait is the Gate’ (1909), and the experimental ‘The Counterfeiters’ (1926).However, the Frenchman claimed ‘Corydon’ (1911), was his most important work. In it, he used evidence from naturalists, historians, poets, and philosophers to back up his belief that homosexuality was not ‘unnatural’, arguing it was more natural than exclusive heterosexuality, which he believed to be a union created by society.

"Ensi syksynä on taas kunnallisvaalit. Valitaan kaksikymmentäyhdeksän pölvästiä istumaan ja nostamaan palkkaa tuolla talossa."Pienen kunnan paikallispolitiikassa sattuu ja tapahtuu, kun tyhjäntoimittaja Jallu saa käsiinsä valitsijayhdistyksen paperit ja asettuu ehdolle. Kunnan kummankin puolueen, Asiallisten ja Maltillisten, olisi tehtäviä ihmeitä saadakseen aikaan muutoksen. Kenties uusi kunnanjohtaja tuo vihdoin uuden järjestyksen, mikäli siis selviää poliittisesta pelistä, jota hänen ympärillään pelataan. Ilmari Eskolan satiiri Tikapuut huipulle (1960) kuvaa pienen paikkakunnan ihmisten pikkumaisuutta ja itsekkyyttä 1950-luvun Suomessa.Ilmari Eskola (1909–1987) oli suomalainen kirjailija ja kunnallispoliitikko. Hän kuvasi runoissaan ja romaaneissaan ihmiselämän traagisuutta usein satiirin kautta.

"Jos olisi kysymyksessä joku itseoppinut puoskari, olisi laki ja oikeus heti sen niskavilloissa kiinni, mutta tämähän parantaakin sanan voimalla ja se tuntuu olevan luvallista."Kun Suomen maaseudulle saapuu amerikkalainen saarnamies, jonka kuullaan parantavan sairaita, odotukset ovat kovat. Koska rovastikin kovasti suosittelee pienen kylänsä asukkaita seuraamaan suuren saarnaajan sanoja, miehen on oltava huhujen arvoinen. Näin ainakin uskoo asutustilallisen Antti Lanun Maiju-vaimo, joka haluaa pariskunnan kuusivuotiaan tyttären parantuvan polvisairaudestaan. Ilmari Eskolan romaani Tule Eedeniin vuodelta 1957 on samalla sekä satiiri ihmisyyden synkemmästä puolesta että myötätuntoinen kuvaus elämän raadollisuudesta.Ilmari Eskola (1909–1987) oli suomalainen kirjailija ja kunnallispoliitikko. Hän kuvasi runoissaan ja romaaneissaan ihmiselämän traagisuutta usein satiirin kautta.

Sainete satírico que muestra una escena costumbrista. Don Soplado, el protagonista, está arreglándose el peinado cuando llegan don Mónico y don Zoilo. Este último regresa de una ausencia de diez años y tiene noticias que contar. Una escena popular que muestra personajes de estrepitosa e inverosímil alegría. La obra, escrita en verso, que muestra las costumbres de la ciudad de Madrid en el siglo XVIII.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.

"Tuohon kaikkeen oli alistuttava, mutta se teki miehen katkeraksi ja laittoi muutenkin villin veren kiehumaan."Elämän maaseudulla ja pienessä kylässä luulisi olevan leppoisaa, mutta joskus yhteisen sävelen löytäminen on mahdotonta. Kylää johtaa Iso-Mäen Janne, joka haluaa päättää kylän suunnasta. Sitten on Kolmen Savun isäntä, joka ei suostu maksamaan veroja tai jakamaan tuloistaan kunnalla. Havukorven pientilan isäntä on puolestaan työväenliikkeen edustaja ja ties minkä osuuskunnan jäsen, ja Iso-Mäen Jannen katkera vihollinen. Ilmari Eskolan satiiri Kolme kunniaa (1957) kertoo maaseudulla elävien miesten keskinäisestä kilpailusta ja vastakkaisten maailmakatsomusten kohtaamisesta.Ilmari Eskola (1909–1987) oli suomalainen kirjailija ja kunnallispoliitikko. Hän kuvasi runoissaan ja romaaneissaan ihmiselämän traagisuutta usein satiirin kautta.

Obra teatral en formato de sainete, una comedia corta que se realizaba durante el intermedio. La historia nos presenta a personajes variopintos como un Hidalgo, dos ministros, un sastre, una crítica o, quizá el más extraño de todos, un médico de costumbres. El Hidalgo acaba de abrir un hospital de moda para cambiar el mundo y el país. Una sátira extraña y alocada que hace un retrato de la España del siglo XVIII.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.