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Exploring the evolution of humor in British literature from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, this book highlights key figures such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Congreve. It examines how humor manifested in various forms, including storytelling, vernacular comedy, and the Comedy of Manners. Each chapter focuses on a specific century, detailing individual authors and their contributions to the role of humor in literature, along with comprehensive bibliographies for further study.
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Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration, Don L. F Nilsen
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration
- Subtitle
- A Reference Guide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Don L. F Nilsen
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN13
- 9780313297069
- Category
- Encyclopedia
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of humor in British literature from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, this book highlights key figures such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Congreve. It examines how humor manifested in various forms, including storytelling, vernacular comedy, and the Comedy of Manners. Each chapter focuses on a specific century, detailing individual authors and their contributions to the role of humor in literature, along with comprehensive bibliographies for further study.