Shakespeare and laughter

A cultural history

Autori

• Indira Ghose

Parametri

Pagine

240pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Teatro

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Focusing on the cultural history of early modern laughter, this study uniquely explores its significance in the Shakespearean theatre, distinguishing laughter from mere comedy. It argues that attitudes towards laughter have evolved since the early modern period, highlighting Shakespeare's influential role in this transformation.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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