The Library
The Archive's reference library. Every concept, tradition, thinker, and technique that informs the Archive's work.
Absurdism and experimental literature
Absurdist Literature · Experimental Writing · Theater of the Absurd · Oulipo · Reading List
Humor theory
Humor Theory · Anti-Humor · Satire · Parody · Self-Deprecating Humor · Gallows Humor · History of Comedy
Language and words
What Is a Reaction Word · Language and Emotion · Repetition in Literature · Experimental Writing
Literary history
History of the Novel · History of Novelty Books · History of Comedy
Cultural context
Absurdism in British Culture · Absurdism in French Culture · Absurdism in American Culture · Absurdism in Eastern European Culture
Gift guides
Funny Book Gifts · White Elephant Gifts · Secret Santa Gifts · English Majors · Writers · Philosophers · Graduation
Concepts and definitions
What Is a Concept Book · Books About Nothing · Books With No Plot · Shortest Novel · Can a Book Be a Joke
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Absurd Humor Archive Library?
The Library contains guides to absurdist literature, humor theory, experimental writing, literary history, cultural context, and reaction words.
Where should I start in the Library?
Start with the Absurdist Literature guide for the tradition, or the Humor Theory guide for the mechanics. The Reading List gives the essential texts.