Absurdist fiction

Absurdist Fiction, an extreme branch of satire, is a form of fiction or poetry that utilizes absurd characters, situations or subjects to promote thoughtful laughter. Thoughtful laughter is the main literary aim of absurdist fiction; it is designed to make its audience laugh and consider serious issues simultaneously.

Related Topics:
Satire - Fiction - Poetry

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Some Absurdist Fiction authors

Related Topics:
Fiction - Author

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• Lewis Carrol
• Douglas Adams (science fiction)
• John Kendrick Bangs (Bangsian fantasy)
• Dave Barry (who has also written absurdist non-fiction)
• Roald Dahl (not exclusively absurdist)
• Tim Dorsey
• Daniel Handler (AKA Lemony Snicket)
• Christopher Moore
• C.D. Payne
• Terry Pratchett (who currently writes mostly fantasy)

Some Absuridist Fiction television shows

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• FLCL
• Futurama
• The Simpsons
• Sealab 2021
• Family Guy
• Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo