The Cambridge Introduction to Comedy |
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| Author:
| Weitz, Eric |
| Series title: | Cambridge Introductions to Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-54026-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $34.99 |
Book Description:
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'Laughter may be considered one of the most extravagant physical effects one person can have on another without touching them'. But how do we identify something as 'comedy', and how should we read comic texts? Addressing these issues, and many more, this Introduction enhances your grasp of this popular genre.
'Laughter may be considered one of the most extravagant physical effects one person can have on another without touching them'. But how do we identify something as 'comedy', and how should we read comic texts? Addressing these issues, and many more, this Introduction enhances your grasp of this popular genre.