Tracked shipping to South Africa with premium packaging for just R199 

Ship to
South Africa
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Playboys and Killjoys: An Essay on the Theory and Practice of Comedy
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
1988
Language
English
Pages
224
Format
Paperback
ISBN
0195048776
ISBN13
9780195048773
Categories

Playboys and Killjoys: An Essay on the Theory and Practice of Comedy

Harry Levin (Author) · Oxford University Press · Paperback

Playboys and Killjoys: An Essay on the Theory and Practice of Comedy - Harry Levin

New Book Imported to South Africa
Delivery: 06 Nov - 16 Nov Shipping: 5 to 6 business days.
R 545
R 545

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Playboys and Killjoys: An Essay on the Theory and Practice of Comedy "

Harry Levin--one of America's major literary critics--offers a brilliant and original study of the whole world of comedy, concentrating on playwrights through the centuries, from Aristophanes and Plautus in classical times to Bernard Shaw and Bertolt Brecht and their recent successors. Viewing the comic repertory as a richly varied yet broadly unified whole, Levin provides a synthesis of theories and practice. Isolating two fundamental aspects of comedy--the ludicrous and irreverent "playboy," whom we laugh with, and the ridiculous and forbidding "killjoy," whom we laugh at--he traces the dialectical interplay of these components throughout history and across various cultures and media. While mainly focusing on the plays and the stage, with discussions of such major dramatists as Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Molière, and William Congreve, Levin also includes essays on such related topics as humor, satire, and games.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews