Isbn: 9781333296148 - wit and humor of the age: comprising wit, humor, pathos, ridicule, satires, dialects, puns, conundrums, riddles, charades, jokes and magic (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 810 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of the ways in which humor and wit have been understood and categorized throughout history. The author begins by discussing the philosophical underpinnings of humor, exploring the various theories that have been proposed to explain why and how we find things funny. The book then delves into the specific techniques and devices that writers and comedians use to create humor, from irony and satire to slapstick and wordplay. The author also examines the role of humor in different cultures and historical periods, showing how it has been used as a tool for social commentary, political protest, and even personal catharsis. By offering a comprehensive and insightful look at the nature of humor and wit, this book deepens our understanding of the importance of these qualities in human life and culture. 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.…