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The book delves into early modern English comedy as a lens to examine social defiance and behavioral shifts during the Renaissance. It highlights how satirical elements in the works of Dekker, Harington, and playwrights like Marston, Middleton, and Jonson serve to critique authority and promote social change. By analyzing these comedic actions, the author reveals the radical nature of comedy as a powerful tool for social commentary and transformation.
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Radical Comedy in Early Modern England, Rick Bowers
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Radical Comedy in Early Modern England
- Subtitle
- Contexts, Cultures, Performances
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rick Bowers
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9780754663805
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama, About Literature
- Description
- The book delves into early modern English comedy as a lens to examine social defiance and behavioral shifts during the Renaissance. It highlights how satirical elements in the works of Dekker, Harington, and playwrights like Marston, Middleton, and Jonson serve to critique authority and promote social change. By analyzing these comedic actions, the author reveals the radical nature of comedy as a powerful tool for social commentary and transformation.