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The Function of Humour in Roman Verse Satire: Laughing and Lying
Plaza, Maria (Junior Research Fellow, Gothenburg University)
The Function of Humour in Roman Verse Satire: Laughing and Lying
Plaza, Maria (Junior Research Fellow, Gothenburg University)
Maria Plaza argues that behind the moralizing facade of Roman satire the reader may find more sinister motives, such as fear, envy, and sexual sensationalism. In this study she uses an analysis of humour to investigate the complex nature of this genre.
380 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 27, 2007 |
ISBN13 | 9780199237937 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 380 |
Dimensions | 138 × 216 × 22 mm · 481 g |