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Shakespeare's practical jokes : an introduction to the comic in his work /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ellis, David, 1939-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lewisburg, Pa. : Bucknell University Press, [2007]
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Humor.
English wit and humor > History and criticism.
Comic, The, in literature.
Practical jokes.
Table of Contents:
  • Female victims and female jokers
  • The privileges of rank
  • Falstaff
  • The ideal victim
  • How far can you go?
  • The triumph over shame
  • Practical jokes and evil practices.