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100 1 _aL'Estrange, A. G. K.
_q(Alfred Guy Kingan),
_d1832-1915
245 1 0 _aHistory of English Humour, Vol. 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"History of English Humour, Vol. 2" by A. G. K. L'Estrange is a scholarly examination of humor in English literature written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of English humor through detailed analysis of prominent writers, their styles, and the evolution of comedic forms such as parody and burlesque. The author's intent is to shed light on how humor has been reflected across different eras and genres, showcasing a wide range of works and their implications within society. The opening of this volume introduces the concept of burlesque and parody, explaining their roles in humor through the lens of notable figures like John Philips, Alexander Pope, and Ambrose Philips. L'Estrange discusses significant parodies such as the "Splendid Shilling," highlighting how these literary forms have created connections between societal observations and personal grievances. He sets the stage for exploring additional chapters dedicated to the works of other humorists, emphasizing how humor can serve both as entertainment and as a mirror to societal norms and conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor -- History and criticism
653 _aWit and humor -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18906
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