Women's Comedic Art as Social Revolution: Five Performers and the Lessons of Their Subversive Humor
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Though comic women have existed since the days of Baubo, the mythic figure of sexual humor, they have been neglected by scholars and critics. This pioneering volume tells the stories of five women who have created revolutionary forms of comic performance and discourse that defy prejudice. The artists include 16th-century performer Isabella Andreini, 17th-century improviser Caterina Biancolelli, 20th-century Italian playwright Franca Rame, and...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786460725
ISBN13:9780786460724
Release Date:December 2011
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:267 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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