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.
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Satire - Fiction - Poetry
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Some Absurdist Fiction authors
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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)
- FLCL
- Futurama
- The Simpsons
- Sealab 2021
- Family Guy
- Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
Some Absuridist Fiction television shows
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The Princess And The Frog, My Sister S Keeper, 500 Days Of Summer, The Karate Kid, Legion, Avatar, The Blind Side, Up In The Air, Alvin And The Chipmunks The Squeakquel, The Mummy 4 Rise Of The Aztec, The Time Traveler S Wife, The Book Of Eli, The Hangover, Hannah Montana The Movie, All About Steve, Sorority Row, Dear John, New Moon, Lethal Weapon 5, Daybreakers,
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