Bibliograph

Comedy, a very short introduction, Matthew Bevis

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Comedy, a very short introduction, Matthew Bevis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-132) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmusic

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Comedy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

806491421

Responsibility statement

Matthew Bevis

Series statement

Very short introductions, 341

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"From page to stage to screen and beyond, this Very Short Introduction considers comedy as a literary genre and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences, and events. Taking in scenes from Aristophanes to The Office, from the Roman Saturnalia to Groundhog Day, Matthew Bevis explores comedy throughout the ages and examines its ability to push the boundaries of comic theory."--Page 2 of cover

Table Of Contents

Curtain raiser -- In the beginning -- Getting physical -- In and out of character -- Plotting mischief -- Underdogs -- Taking liberties -- Beyond a joke -- Endgames

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