Comedy : a very short introduction / Matthew Bevis.
| Author/creator | Bevis, Matthew author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013. |
| Copyright Date | ©2013 |
| Description | xvi, 150 pages : illustrations, music ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Very short introductions ; 341 Very short introductions ; 341. ^A467935 |
| Contents | Curtain raiser -- In the beginning -- Getting physical -- In and out of character -- Plotting mischief -- Underdogs -- Taking liberties -- Beyond a joke -- Endgames. |
| Abstract | "From page to stage to screen and beyond, this Very Short Introduction considers comedy as a literary genre and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences, and events. Taking in scenes from Aristophanes to The Office, from the Roman Saturnalia to Groundhog Day, Matthew Bevis explores comedy throughout the ages and examines its ability to push the boundaries of comic theory."--Cover flap. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-132) and index. |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| LCCN | 2012532352 |
| ISBN | 9780199601714 paperback |
| ISBN | 0199601712 paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN1922 .B48 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |