First published in 1972, this book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents the functions and purpose of the grotesque in literature.
This book will be a useful resource for those studying literary theory and literary works which include an element of the grotesque.
| ISBN: | 9781138233492 |
| Publication date: | 10th July 2017 |
| Author: | Philip Thomson |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 79 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: general Literary theory |
First published in 1972, this book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody.
The Grotesque features in the following genres: Literary studies: general, Literary theory
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The Grotesque was written by Philip Thomson and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Grotesque has 79 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Library Editions. The Critical Idiom series
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