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In "Nonsense Novels," Leacock parodies different literary genres and styles, including detective stories, romance novels, historical fiction, and adventure tales. Each story in the collection is a humorous and exaggerated take on a particular genre, often featuring bizarre and absurd plot twists, characters, and situations.Some of the notable stories in "Nonsense Novels" include "The Sorrows of a Super Soul," which parodies melodramatic romantic fiction, and "Gertrude the Governess: or, Simple Seventeen," a satire of sentimental and moralistic stories of the time. Leacock's writing in this collection is marked by wordplay, puns, and clever humor."Nonsense Novels" is a classic work of literary humor that showcases Stephen Leacock's talent for wit and satire. It remains a popular and entertaining read for those who appreciate humorous literature and enjoy seeing traditional literary forms turned upside down for comedic effect.