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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores ideas around the provincial distinctions found in comedy, particularly British comedy, and how they have been used to comedic effect. The author draws on well-known and popular examples from plays like "The Clandestine Marriage" to illustrate how comedic writers have mined professional and national quirks for humor. But the author is careful to note that sometimes this humor strays into unfairness and illiberality, as when Moliere, in his "Englishman," resorts to mocking language to caricature an entire people. The author also warns that when comedy focuses solely on professional or national foibles, it reveals a lack of wit and invention on behalf of the writer. Instead, the author suggests, comedy should focus on the truth of human nature rather than rely on cheap stereotypes. Well suited for scholars or students of dramatic literature, this book provides valuable insight into the use and misuse of provincial comedy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527656963_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527656963
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527656963
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)