American Humor - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195042123 ISBN 13 : 9780195042122

Editeur : OUP USA, 1987

Synopsis

The paramount question answered in this absorbing collection of essays is: What's so funny about American humor, and why? What are American humor's characteristics? How have they evolved and displayed themselves? Which characteristics are distinctively, or even uniquely, American? Originally appearing as an issue of the American Quarterly, these essays take a close look at American humor from revolutionary times to the present day, and particularly focus on the neglected trends of the past fifty years. Looking at American comic figures as diverse--and even surprising--as Mark Twain and Richard Nixon, at various vehicles for American humor such as comic strips, radio and television, movies, and standup comedians, and at different genres of humor including political, ethnic, and feminist humor, this book brings a lively new perspective to the study of American culture.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Although American humour has asserted itself from the first century of the nation's independence, often finding new forms through the genius of many of the practitioners, it has received little serious attention from critics or historians. Here, nine eminent essayists examine American humour from revolutionary times to the present day, focusing in particular on the neglected trends of the past fifty years.

Revue de presse :

'a splendid analysis of political humour ... A revelatory and stimulating look at what many may consider a 'minor' genre but one that, under this kind of analysis, offers telling insights into today's society,' Kirkus

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: OUP USA
• Date d'édition: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0195042123
• ISBN 13: 9780195042122
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 186