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The Matter of the Work -- The nature of a monolith -- The perception of diversity -- The fun of the fair -- Engaging the monolith -- Aspects of the Comedic Process -- Parody: the verdict of Lady Locke -- Farce: the lawlessness of Alfred Polly -- Irony: the benevolence of Lucilla Marjoribanks -- Satire: the aspirations of George Robinson -- Burlesque: the appreciation of Emmeline Lucas -- Wit: the good humour of Auberon Quin -- Celebration: the self-respect of Charles Pooter -- Parodic Comedy: the Separation of Elements -- First impressions: Jane Austen -- Gentlemanly relish: Max Beerbohm -- Saving graces: the Brontes and Cold Comfort Farm -- Matter for laughter: Angus Wilson -- Ludic Comedy: the Dissolution of Elements -- Parlour games: Tristram Shandy -- These foolish things: Ronald Firbank -- Lucid ridicule: Elizabeth von Arnim -- Magnificent obsessions: William Gerhardie -- Ironic Comedy: the Conjunction of Opposites -- Basic principles: Jonathan Wild -- Beginner's luck: Mansfield Park -- Old soldiers: Barry Lyndon -- Whispering shades: Henry James -- Satirical Comedy: the Disjunction of Opposites -- Questions of perspective: Tom Jones -- The whirligigs of time: Vanity Fair -- Godliness and good behaviour: The Way of All Flesh -- Non-conforming consciences: E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence -- Subversive Comedy: the Infernal Marriage -- Egotistical sublimities: Humphrey Clinker -- Fixed principals: Martin Chuzzlewit -- Juvenile delinquents: Stalky and Saki -- Animal crackers: Gulley Jimson and Mr White.
Includes bibliographical references and index.