Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration
A Reference Guide
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The volume begins with an introductory essay on the origins of British humour in the Middle Ages. Chapters then examine British literary humour during particular centuries. Each chapter begins with an overview of humour during that time period. Entries for individual authors follow, with each entry discussing the role of humour in the author's work and providing a bibliography of modern studies. Entries are arranged chronologically to show the development of humour over time, while an index allows alphabetical access to individual authors.
Shakespeare later developed vernacular and street humor in his comedies, festive humor in his romances and histories, and dark humor in his tragedies. Each entry discusses the role of humor in the author's work and includes a bibliography. The volume begins with an introductory essay on the origins of British humor in the Middle Ages.
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