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American Humor

Arthur Power Dudden editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:5th Apr '90

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Although American humour has asserted itself from the first century of the nation's independence, often finding new forms through the genius of many of the practitioners, it has received little serious attention from critics or historians. Here, nine eminent essayists examine American humour from revolutionary times to the present day, focusing in particular on the neglected trends of the past fifty years.

an enviable balance of historical perspective and good cheer ... a dazzling piece of cultural analysis ... an important collectionof essays * Philadelphia Inquirer *
a splendid analysis of political humour...A revelatory and stimulating look at what many may consider a `minor' genre but one that, under this kind of analysis, offers telling insights into today's society, * Kirkus *

ISBN: 9780195050547

Dimensions: 139mm x 209mm x 10mm

Weight: 209g

184 pages