The Art of Humour in the Teatro Breve and Comedias of Calderón de la Barca

Contrary to popular belief, Pedro Calderon de la Barca had a sense of humour. This book examines the use of humour in his works, looking beyond his persistent reputation as a dour and dogmatic representative of the Spanish canon. It aims to show that parody, satire and other comic techniques play an integral part in Calderon's work.

Product details

• Authors: Ted L. L. Bergman
• Publisher: Tamesis Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2003
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 239 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 546 g
• Series: Coleccion Tamesis Serie A: Mon
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies