The Art of Comedy Writing

by Berger, Arthur Asa

• ISBN13: 9781560003243
• ISBN10: 1560003243
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-01-01
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers

Summary

The Art of Comedy Writing, Berger argues that there are relatively few techniques-45 in all-that humorists use. The Art of Comedy Writing identifies four basic categories of techniques, enabling us to conduct sociological investigations into the types of humor members of any culture or subculture use and prefer. A unique analytical offering for those interested in humor and how it is created.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
Acknowledgements	ix
1. Comic Techniques in Dramatic Comedies	1	(50)
2. The Braggart Captain: Miles Gloriosus	51	(14)
3. Make What You Will of Comedy: Twelfth Night	65	(18)
4. No Trusting to Appearances: The School for Scandal	83	(14)
5. The Devices of Absurdity: The Bald Soprano	97	(14)
6. Beyond Devices	111	(8)
Bibliography	119	(4)
Name Index	123	(2)
Subject Index	125