{"product_id":"2026770000586-secondhand-humour-and-humanity-an-introduction-to-the-study-of-humour","title":"Humour And Humanity: An Introduction To The Study Of Humour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA witty and intellectually rich work of literary criticism and philosophy, Humour and Humanity: An Introduction to the Study of Humour presents Stephen Leacock's celebrated meditation on the nature, history, and social function of comedy. Drawing on his own celebrated career as a humorist, Leacock argues that true humour is inseparable from human sympathy and compassion, distinguishing it sharply from mere wit or satire. With characteristic warmth and erudition, he traces the evolution of comic writing from ancient times through to the modern era, illustrating how the greatest humorists — from Dickens to Mark Twain — used laughter as a vehicle for profound human understanding. The tone throughout is genial and conversational, yet underpinned by serious scholarly intent, making it as enjoyable to read as it is illuminating. This enduring essay in the aesthetics of comedy remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand why laughter is one of humanity's most defining and dignified impulses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887927767259,"sku":"2026770000586-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1b2e32ec-f6b6-4e02-82ed-42d94e8dab8e.png?v=1781749710","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000586-secondhand-humour-and-humanity-an-introduction-to-the-study-of-humour","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}