Comedy

by Moelwyn Merchant

First published in 1972, this work pursues the question 'what is comedy?' In its quest for an answer it explores critical theory, psychology, sociology and metaphysics. It also examines the classical origins of comedy, different kinds of comedy, the rituals of comedy, its relationship with other idioms such as 'satire', irony' and 'farce', and compares two major traditions: 'Aristophanic' and 'Shakesperean' comedy. In doing so, the book demonstrates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138231878
• ISBN13: 9781138231870
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"