An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit by George Meredith
A concise, scholarly exploration of what constitutes “true comedy,” examining how the comic spirit functions within society, who can create it, and the subtle distinctions between comedy, satire, and humor.
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Historical Significance: A foundational 19th‑century analysis of the comic spirit, blending literary criticism with social commentary
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Influential Thinker: Meredith regarded comedy as “the ultimate civiliser,” influencing later theorists of humor and culture
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Rich Literary Examples: Engages with Fielding, Goldsmith, Austen, Molière, Cervantes, and Johnson to illustrate comedic principles
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Critical Distinctions: Offers insightful differentiation of comedy from satire and humor, emphasizing its unique social role .
Product Specifications
- ISBN-13 9789366970929
- Binding Paper back
- Number of Pages 44 Pages
- Language English
- Dimension (Inches) 5.5”*8.5”
- Weight (Grams) 66
- Subject Classic Fiction
- Category Fiction
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A concise, scholarly exploration of what constitutes “true comedy,” examining how the comic spirit functions within society, who can create it, and the subtle distinctions between comedy, satire, and humor.
-
Historical Significance: A foundational 19th‑century analysis of the comic spirit, blending literary criticism with social commentary
-
Influential Thinker: Meredith regarded comedy as “the ultimate civiliser,” influencing later theorists of humor and culture
-
Rich Literary Examples: Engages with Fielding, Goldsmith, Austen, Molière, Cervantes, and Johnson to illustrate comedic principles
-
Critical Distinctions: Offers insightful differentiation of comedy from satire and humor, emphasizing its unique social role .
Product Specifications
- ISBN-13 9789366970929
- Binding Paper back
- Number of Pages 44 Pages
- Language English
- Dimension (Inches) 5.5”*8.5”
- Weight (Grams) 66
- Subject Classic Fiction
- Category Fiction
