Comedy: A Very Short Introduction
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Humor
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Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
Feb 7, 2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0199601712
ISBN-13
9780199601714
Description
Humor weaves through the fabric of culture, and this exploration delves into the various forms and functions of comedy. The author invites readers on a journey through its rich history, examining how comedy reflects societal norms, challenges authority, and evokes laughter across different contexts and mediums.
By analyzing its evolution, the work illuminates the deeper implications of comedy, from its role in human connection to its capacity for critique. These insights encourage readers to appreciate the nuances of humor and understand how it shapes perspectives in everyday life, making it an engaging read for both aficionados and novices of the comedic arts.
By analyzing its evolution, the work illuminates the deeper implications of comedy, from its role in human connection to its capacity for critique. These insights encourage readers to appreciate the nuances of humor and understand how it shapes perspectives in everyday life, making it an engaging read for both aficionados and novices of the comedic arts.
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