Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom . Catch up with the classics with these audioboo Books for fans of Everything Everywhere All at 49 new eBooks and audiobooks coming out March 12 of the best books for dealing with grief. Bevis is a thoroughly engaging and humorous critic who exemplifies what a Very Short Introduction ought to be. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. When do we laugh, and why? The Book Depository Ltd.UK. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2014, Thoroughly enjoyable and informative introduction to Comedy, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I did enjoy this book which is like a celebration of what is funny more than anything and is an interesting read. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. (OUP, 2007), and The Art of Eloquence: Byron, Dickens, Tennyson, Joyce (OUP, 2007). This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. This book is about the history of and what makes comedy. Bevis' analyses of "Withnail and I", "Groundhog Day", and episodes of "The Simpsons" alone make the book a real winner, but there is much more to enjoy. It is often regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made and the name general refers to the steam train featured in the film. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. Every, gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Please try your request again later. To consider comedy in its many incarnations is to raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, an. A loyalty program that rewards you for your love of reading. What is it that writers and speakers enjoy - and risk - when they tell a joke, indulge in bathos, talk nonsense, or encourage irony? To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Taking in scenes from Aristophanes to The Office, from the Roman Saturnalia to Groundhog Day, Bevis also considers comic theory from Aristotle to Freud and beyond, tracing how comic achievements have resisted as well as confirmed theory across the ages. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. There are currently no items in your Shopping Cart. Shortly after finishing the book I re-read parts of it and I've come to view that it isn't just good - it's an excellent exploration of its subject: comprehensive yet concise, thoughtful, full of shrewd insights and above all very funny. : It has been discovered in every known human culture, and thinkers have discussed it for over two thousand years. A personal account can be used to get email alerts, save searches, purchase content, and activate subscriptions. With a broad scope across the millennia, from high literature to popular culture, between page and stage and screen, this Very Short Introduction considers comedy not only as a literary genre, but also as a broader impulse at work in many other historical and contemporary forms of satire, parody, and play. Unable to add item to List. There is nothing more depressing than to read reviewers trashing a superbly intelligent, transhistorical, and transcultural sweep across comic media as they display that they have no sense of humor. Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019, Very clear start to a few of major moral stances one can take towards humour as well as a few minor aesthetic comments regarding the "art" ( but not directly called "art") of humour. Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). Noel Carroll considers the nature and value of humour: from its leading theories and its relation to emotion and cognition, to ethical questions of its morality and its significance in shaping society. Only 15 left in stock (more on the way). : Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom . He was awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize for his research in 2007. Easy to read and very useful at doing exactly what it says in the title! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, No Import Fees Deposit & $27.90 Shipping to Lithuania. In this. The author uses both important historical examples and current examples from popular culture. This book takes comedy seriously without taking it solemnly, and offers an engaging study of the comic spirit which lies at the heart of our shared social and cultural life. Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom . In this Very Short Introduction Noel Carroll examines the leading theories of humour including The Superiority Theory and The Incongruity Theory. This book is about the history of and what makes comedy. I say it's demanding but that should not put anyone off reading this wonderful guide. When do we laugh, and why? These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to. So does laughter embody or diffuse aggression? What is it that writers and speakers enjoy and risk when they tell a joke, indulge in bathos, talk nonsense, or encourage irony? It has been discovered in every known human culture, and thinkers have discussed it for over two thousand years. This title is available as an ebook. Very Short Introductions Explores various different forms of comedy from literature, satire, parody, film, television, and play Written in a witty and engaging style Considers the range of possible meanings and contexts of comedy Looks at comedy throughout history right up to present day interpretations Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This book takes comedy seriously without taking it solemnly, and offers an engaging study of the comic spirit which lies at the heart of our shared social and cultural life. Account & Lists Returns & Orders Returns & Orders Go to our Spain store to continue. This book tends to look mostly at films by people like the Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin & Buster Keaton who were all experts at this. Release Date: February 2013. Wish I could remember all the jokes and why they are. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. White made abundantly clear, humor is like a frog; dissection kills it and few are interested in watching that happen. Try again. There are 0 reviews and 0 ratings from Canada. 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With a broad scope across the millennia, from high literature to popular culture, between page and stage and screen, this Very Short Introduction considers comedy not only as a literary genre, but also as a broader impulse at work in many other historical and contemporary forms of satire, parody, an Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. $11.95. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2014, Thoroughly enjoyable and informative introduction to Comedy, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2018, Oxford University Press; Illustrated edition (Jan. 3 2013). Learn more. Shortly after finishing the book I re-read parts of it and I've come to view that it isn't just good - it's an excellent exploration of its subject: comprehensive yet concise, thoughtful, full of shrewd insights and above all very funny. (Theyre good jokes. Underdogs ; 5. So what did I want from an introductory book on humour? Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom-coms, sketch shows, sit-coms, caricatures, and cartoons. The sociologist Norbert Elias offered a rejoinder: 'He who laughs cannot bite.' Please try again. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. 2008-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. To see our price, add these items to your cart. In and out of character ; 3. But it does mean that readers who are looking for a book thats a laugh-riot are looking in the wrong place. Like using an endoscope to look at a good meal, this book seems to come at the subject from the wrong direction altogether. : , Oxford University Press; 1st edition (March 1, 2014), Language Matthew Bevis is a Fellow in English at Keble College, University of Oxford. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. As plenty of people have said, comedy is a serious matter - if it is to be done well - and Matthew Bevis makes this absolutely clear by providing a thorough account of the history of the subject in its many different forms. series This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. 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Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. See if you have enough points for this item. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Its best features are a very broad coverage of topics relating to comedy throughout history, and almost 20 pages of references and recommendations for further reading. Highly recommended. (We take humor for granted, but think about it theres no rationale for things being funny that automatically springs to mind;) 2.) Lindsay Wong tells us pleasant things about di Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (Personal Data Opt-out). I Am Unstoppable. how, if at all, does humor relate to our broader emotional experience; and 3.) Another classic film albet from the silent era it looks at is The General starring Buster Keaton where there is a wonderful where he has his heart broken by a girl and is so focused on being upset he fails to notice the ledge of the train he is sat on is travelling. Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom-coms, sketch shows, sit-coms, caricatures, and cartoons. I use this work each time I teach comedy: i.e., each and every year. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. Plotting mischief ; 4. 2023 He was probably just trying to take up space. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The book I read to research this post was Comedy A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Bevis which is a very good book which I bought from kindle. In particular I welcomed being introduced to comedy I didn't know about. Enter your library card number to sign in. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. His publications include Lives of Victorian Literary Figures: Tennyson (Pickering & Chatto, 2003), Some Versions of Empson, ed. Abstract English Literature: A Very Short Introduction considers such diverse topics as the birth of the novel, the brilliance of English comedy, the deep Englishness of landscape poetry, and the ethnic diversity of Britain's Nobel literature laureates. His publications include, Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Literary Criticism - General & Miscellaneous. Shibboleth / Open Athens technology is used to provide single sign-on between your institutions website and Oxford Academic. To purchase, visit your preferred ebook provider. Our books are available by subscription or purchase to libraries and institutions. Nowadays our comedies are very different but still difficult to give an exact definition. Another classic film albet from the silent era it looks at is The General starring Buster Keaton where there is a wonderful where he has his heart broken by a girl and is so focused on being upset he fails to notice the ledge of the train he is sat on is travelling. Its best features are a very broad coverage of topics relating to comedy throughout history, and almost 20 pages of references and recommendations for further reading. Comedy: A Very Short Introduction studies written forms of comedy such as prose fiction, poetry, caricatures, and cartoons. Choose your country's store to see books available for purchase. 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This book takes comedy seriously without taking it solemnly, and offers an engaging study of the comic spirit which lies at the heart of our shared social and cultural life. , Item Weight The Oxford Very Short Introductions Series Comedy: A Very Short Introduction Matthew Bevis 3.48 67 ratings8 reviews To consider comedy in its many incarnations is to raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, and how may it be used (or abused)? The earliest comedies were plays written in ancient Greek that tended to be quite eloquent and wordy. Of course initially he gets up to things like stealing and having sex with women because there are no consequences but gradually realizes living the same day is meaningless. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. You can read this item using any of the following Kobo apps and devices: By using this website, you agree to our Cookies Policy. electronic library download books free finding books. Introduction 1:In the beginning 2:In and out of character 3:Plotting mischief 4:Underdogs 5:Getting physical 6:Taking liberties 7:Beyond a joke 8:Endgames Conclusion, Matthew Bevis, Fellow in English, Keble College, University of Oxford. This book takes comedy seriously without taking it solemnly, and offers an engaging study of the comic spirit which lies at the heart of our shared social and cultural life. Edition Details. When do we laugh, and why? Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. 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This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. It also has links to many of these films on YouTube. I say it's demanding but that should not put anyone off reading this wonderful guide. Language: English. He argues that humour, and the comic amusement that follows it . Amazon has encountered an error. Many people regard Buster Keaton although a little lesser known as Charlie Chaplin as being just as great a comedian and like him he directed and scripted his own films. series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. I was awestruck by how much information was conveyed in such little space and in so accessible a manner. Buy Comedy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Bevis Matthew Book Online shopping at low Prices in India. 378 (Humour by Nol Carroll).Like Pain, this is a concept appraisal that draws from early sciences, literature, philosophy, and art. Please try again. Available. Very Short Introductions ( VSI) is a book series published by the Oxford University Press (OUP). This book is available in Very Short Introductions. 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There is nothing more depressing than to read reviewers trashing a superbly intelligent, transhistorical, and transcultural sweep across comic media as they display that they have no sense of humor. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. I did enjoy this book which is like a celebration of what is funny more than anything and is an interesting read. Like using an endoscope to look at a good meal, this book seems to come at the subject from the wrong direction altogether. Matthew Bevis is a Fellow in English at Keble College, University of Oxford. It was easy introduction and a good addition to my philosophy of humor and comedy course I am taking in college. Michael O'Shaughnessy, Jane Stadler, Sarah Casey. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2019. Comedy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Matthew Bevis Paperback . why do we find things humorous in the first place? Matthew Bevis studies the classics of comic drama, prose fiction and poetry, alongside forms of pantomime, comic opera, silent cinema, popular music, Broadway shows, music-hall, stand-up and circus acts, rom . Matthew Bevis' "Very Short Introduction to Comedy" is hugely enjoyable and offers a sophisticated (and at times properly demanding) account of the development of the subject from the time of the Ancient Greeks up to more-or-less the present day. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Please try again. : Thank you. This authentication occurs automatically, and it is not possible to sign out of an IP authenticated account. Taking in scenes from Aristophanes to The Office, from the Roman Saturnalia to Groundhog Day, Bevis also considers comic theory from Aristotle to Freud and beyond, tracing how comic achievements have resisted as well as confirmed theory across the ages. There is some plays featured from various periods and a little on what makes them tick as well as some classic more recent films like Groundhog Day where Bill Murray must live the same day over and over again. This Very Short Introduction explores comedy both as a literary genre, and as a range of non-literary phenomena, experiences and events. Most are under 200 pages long. To consider comedy in its many incarnations is to raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, and how may it be used (or abused)? This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Humour is a universal feature of human life. Some societies use Oxford Academic personal accounts to provide access to their members. It's good as a pointer toward primary sources, but that's about it. There is some plays featured from various periods and a little on what makes them tick as well as some classic more recent films like Groundhog Day where Bill Murray must live the same day over and over again. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Matthew Bevis' "Very Short Introduction to Comedy" is hugely enjoyable and offers a sophisticated (and at times properly demanding) account of the development of the subject from the time of the Ancient Greeks up to more-or-less the present day. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. US$24.25, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Online shopping from a great selection at Kindle Store Store. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Sign in. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Abstract Humour: A Very Short Introduction considers the relation of humour to emotion and cognition, explores the value of humour in its social functions, and examines the leading humour theories including The Superiority Theory and The Incongruity Theory. Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013. A quick overview of the philosophy, psychology, and ethics of humor. It also has links to many of these films on YouTube. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. Another great choice for my philosophy of comedy class. To consider comedy in its many incarnations is to raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, and how may it be used (or abused)? To consider comedy in its many incarnations is to raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, and how may it be used (or abused)? Raise diverse but related questions: what, for instance, is humour, an is the! 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