02222cam a22003133u 4500 44566 UtSlPG 20260610134026.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NC Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877 A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-02 Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art" by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of caricature and grotesque elements within literature and visual art, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations to modern times. It aims to provide a comprehensive look at how these forms of expression have reflected and shaped societal attitudes through history. The opening of the book establishes the author's intent to examine the development of comic literature and art in a broad context, emphasizing its inherent ties to human nature and society. Wright discusses the early expressions of humor and ridicule found in various cultures, starting from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, highlighting how caricature has always been a tool for social commentary. The text mentions the role of mockery in rituals and its transition into formalized art and literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of specific examples and cultural impacts in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Caricature -- History Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44566 85405 85405