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 the indefinable and flexible nature of comedy.
This work will be a valuable resource to those studying drama, and in particular, those focusing on classical and Shakespearean plays.
| ISBN: | 9781138231863 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2017 |
| Author: | W Moelwyn Merchant |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 100 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: plays and playwrights Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Classic and pre-20th century plays Literary studies: general |
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 the indefinable and flexible nature of comedy.
This work will be a valuable resource to those studying drama, and in particular, those focusing on classical and Shakespearean plays.
Comedy features in the following genres: Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Literary studies: general
Comedy is available in Hardback
Comedy was written by W Moelwyn Merchant and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Comedy has 100 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom series
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