History of English Humour, Vol. 1 by A. G. K. L'Estrange
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"History of English Humour, Vol. 1" by A. G. K. L'Estrange is an analytical exploration of humorous literature and its evolution written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of this volume is on the origins of humour, weaving through ancient civilisations, Greek and Roman comedic traditions, and into the early development of English humour. L'Estrange aims to uncover the subjective nature of the ludicrous, the different phases of laughter, and
the mental characteristics that distinguish humour from mere silliness. The opening portion lays the foundation for this comprehensive study by examining the elusive nature of humour and its general neglect in serious philosophical discourse. L'Estrange discusses how the ludicrous—often fleeting and difficult to define—has been largely overlooked by scholars, despite its significant emotional impact on human interaction. He delves into the psychological aspects of laughter, emphasizing the necessity of understanding humour as stemming from our mental constitution rather than merely from the external world. By presenting both historical and philosophical frameworks, the text sets a compelling stage for exploring how humour developed across different cultures, leading ultimately to English comedic forms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | L'Estrange, A. G. K. (Alfred Guy Kingan), 1832-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title |
History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Janet Blenkinship, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Wit and humor -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18300 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18300-8 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 760 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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