Persistence of Folly: On the Origins of German Dramatic Literature
(Part of the Signale: Modern German Letters, Cultures, and Thought Series)
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Joel B. Lande's Persistence of Folly challenges the accepted account of the origins of German theater by focusing on the misunderstood figure of the fool, whose spontaneous and impish jest captivated audiences, critics, and playwrights from the late sixteenth through the early nineteenth century. Lande radically expands the scope of literary historical inquiry, showing that the fool was not a distraction from attempts...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1501727117
ISBN13:9781501727115
Release Date:December 2018
Publisher:Cornell University Press and Cornell Universi
Length:366 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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