Laughing is a unique gift to human beings which is not bestowed at millions of other flora and fauna. The basis of humor comes out from the funny activities, oddities, shortcomings and behavioral dysfunctions and also frequently from desperation, violence and suffering. On the other hand, satire is a very powerful artistic form with a corrective purpose of human behavior. This book attempts to explore these elements in contemporary Indian English fiction on three selected novelists suited to the purpose. About the Authors Dr. Trailokya Nath Parida, is an accomplished and well-received writer in the field of Indian English Fictions. He has been associated with teaching profession for the last 20 years and presently working as an Asst. Professor of English, KISS (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar. Dr. Parida has published widely in refereed research journals of international repute. His comic writings across multiple disciplines broadly address narratives of realistic aspects of human experience. Dr. Itishri Sarangi is a renowned writer of versatile genius, a poet, an editor, a feminist turned critic, and has contributed to different aspects of English literature to a significant extent. She has served as an honorary member of the Juvenile Justice Board. Moreover, her academic excellences count numerous paper presentations in various centers of learning in India and abroad which also includes Harvard University and Oxford University. At present, she is working as an Associate Professor of English in Ramadevi Women's University, Bhubaneswar.