McFarland presents a personal theory of comedy that shows a knowledge of comic theory and practice, the origin and nature of the comic vision, the pastoral elegy, and the golden age. He deftly draws together the various elements and shows how the blending of the pastoral with the comic allows the inclusion of religious concerns to be a natural part of what is originally a socially oriented art form.
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McFarland presents a personal theory of comedy that shows a knowledge of comic theory and practice, the origin and nature of the comic vision, the pastoral elegy, and the golden age. He deftly draws together the various elements and shows how the blending of the pastoral with the comic allows the inclusion of religious concerns to be a natural part of what is originally a socially oriented art form.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0807811998.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 0807811998.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in very good dust jacket. Price clipped. Dust jacket has price sticker residue on front panel, otherwise near fine dj, no rips or tears. 218 p. Audience: General/trade.
