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Oct 25, 2024 · Comedy, type of drama or other art form the chief object of which, according to modern notions, is to amuse. It is contrasted on the one hand with tragedy and on the other with farce, burlesque, and other forms of humorous amusement. The classic conception of comedy, which began with Aristotle in.
Aug 23, 2022 · Introduction. The historical evidence suggests that political humor (PH) is endemic to the human experience, and many assume that various political humorists or works of PH have been responsible for producing social or political change.
Aug 17, 2019 · Acaster’s power comes from his impotence; his power is power acquired at a distance. Acaster’s comedic power confuses the presentation of self (stand-up as powerful) with the representation of self (the power of collective labels).
- Daniel R. Smith
- SmithD34@cardiff.ac.uk
- 2021
Jul 28, 2017 · He looks at how the post World War II years fostered a more communal spirit in comedy and how standups like Lenny Bruce and Dick Gregory would later use comedy to deliver social commentary on hypocrisy, racism and other ugly sides of American life.
Oct 4, 2023 · Comedy, a genre as old as storytelling itself, has undergone countless transformations through the ages. Yet, despite its evolutions, its essence remains unchanged — to evoke laughter and ...
- Daisy Thomas
Apr 16, 2014 · The power of comedy didn’t buckle to societal pressures. With the 60s emerged a revitalized interest in the incorporation of social and political commentary into comedic film.
Apr 22, 2023 · Stand-up comedy, as we know it today, has its roots in various forms of comedic expression throughout history. From ancient social gatherings to the development of modern comedy in the United States, comedy has transformed in context, style, and delivery over time.
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