Shakespeare in Jest

ISBN-13: 9780367322465 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 184 str.

Indira Ghose

Opis

Shakespeare in Jest looks at a wide variety of plays and reads them in conjunction with examples from contemporary culture, from stand-up comedy to late night shows. An enjoyable and accessible read, this lively book will enlighten and entertain students, researchers, and general readers interested in Shakespeare.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Joking Relationships  2. Women and Wit  3. Clowns and Wise Fools  4. Black Humour  5. Humour and Ethics

O autorze

Indira Ghose is Professor of English at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. She has published widely on early modern wit, jesting, and laughter.