Shakespeare in jest /

Shakespeare in Jest draws fascinating parallels between Shakespeare's humour and contemporary humour. Indira Ghose argues that while many of Shakespeare's jokes no longer work for us, his humour was crucial in shaping comedy in today's entertainment industry. The book looks at a wide...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ghose, Indira (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Routledge, [2022]
Series:	Spotlight on Shakespeare.
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Humor. Wit and humor > History and criticism. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Influence.

Table of Contents:

Joking Relationships
Women and Wit
Clowns and Wise Fools
Black Humour
Humour and Ethics.