[countable] a performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look silly by representing it in a humorous way (Oxford)
[uncountable] a type of entertainment involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including striptease (Oxford)
a type of writing or acting that tries to make something serious seem stupid (Cambridge)
He likes a burlesque of literary life. (Oxford)
The play was criticized for its burlesque treatment of serious issues. (Oxford)
burlesque of literary life
burlesque treatment