Comic Theory In The Sixteenth Century
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Marvin T. Herrick
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Illinois Press, 1950
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Comic Theory In The Sixteenth Century presents a scholarly examination of the intellectual landscape surrounding humor and dramatic structure during the Renaissance. This academic work chronicles the evolution of comedic thought, tracing its roots from classical antiquity through the burgeoning literary movements of the 1500s. Herrick meticulously uncovers the critical frameworks and philosophical underpinnings that shaped understandings of comedy in an era of profound cultural change. The text illustrates how Renaissance scholars and playwrights grappled with defining the purpose and mechanics of laughter on stage and in theory. It offers an authoritative account for students and enthusiasts of literary history and dramatic arts.
Author: Marvin T. Herrick
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Illinois Press, 1950
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Comic Theory In The Sixteenth Century presents a scholarly examination of the intellectual landscape surrounding humor and dramatic structure during the Renaissance. This academic work chronicles the evolution of comedic thought, tracing its roots from classical antiquity through the burgeoning literary movements of the 1500s. Herrick meticulously uncovers the critical frameworks and philosophical underpinnings that shaped understandings of comedy in an era of profound cultural change. The text illustrates how Renaissance scholars and playwrights grappled with defining the purpose and mechanics of laughter on stage and in theory. It offers an authoritative account for students and enthusiasts of literary history and dramatic arts.