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The alchemy of laughter : comedy in English fiction /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Cavaliero, Glen, 1927-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave, [2000]
Subjects:	English fiction > History and criticism. Comic, The, in literature. Humorous stories, English > History and criticism. Laughter in literature.
Online Access:	Contributor biographical information Publisher description Table of contents

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