Comedian as Confidence Man: Studies in Irony Fatigue
(Part of the Humor in Life and Letters Series)
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In this lively and fascinating analysis of humorists and their work, Will Kaufman breaks new ground with his irony fatigue theory. The Comedian as Confidence Man examines the humorist's internal conflict between the social critic who demands to be taken seriously and the comedian who never can be: the irony fatigue condition. Concentrating on eight American literary and performing comedians from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, this study explores...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0814346790
ISBN13:9780814346792
Release Date:October 2019
Publisher:Wayne State University Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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Humor Humor & Entertainment Humorous Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & CollectionsCustomer Reviews
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