Comedian as Confidence Man: Studies in Irony Fatigue

by Will Kaufman

Book Overview

In this lively and fascinating analysis of humorists and their work, Will Kaufman breaks new ground with his irony fatigue theory. The Comedian as Confidence Man examines the humorist's internal conflict between the social critic who demands to be taken seriously and the comedian who never can be: the irony fatigue condition. Concentrating on eight American literary and performing comedians from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, this study explores...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814346790
• ISBN13: 9780814346792
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"