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Make 'em Laugh! - American Humorists of the 20th and 21st Centuries

English · Hardback

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This lighthearted and eye-opening book explores the role of comedy in cultural and political critiques of American society from the past century.

This unprecedented look at the history of satire in America showcases the means by which our society is informed by humor-from the way we examine the news, to how we communicate with each other, to what we seek out for entertainment. From biographical information to critical reception of material and personalities, the book features humorists from both literary and popular culture settings spanning the past 100 years.

Through its 180 entries, this comprehensive volume covers a range of artists-individuals such as Joan Rivers, Hunter S. Thompson, and Chris Rock-and topics, including vaudeville, cartoons, and live performances. The content is organized by media and genre to showcase connections between writers and performers. Chapters include an alphabetical listing of humorists grouped by television and film stars, stand-up and performance comics, literary humorists, and humorists in popular print.

About the author

Zeke Jarvis is an associate professor of English at Eureka College in Eureka, IL, USA.

Product details

Authors Zeke Jarvis, Zeke C. Jarvis
Assisted by Zeke Jarvis (Editor), Zeke C. Jarvis (Editor)
Publisher Greenwood Press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.04.2015
 
EAN 9781440829949
ISBN 978-1-4408-2994-9
No. of pages 363
Dimensions 191 mm x 267 mm x 25 mm
Subjects Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire

USA, English, LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy, Performing arts: comedy, United States of America, USA, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Comedy and stand-up, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000

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