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An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit

by George Meredith

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139789366970929
  • BindingPaper back
  • Pages44
  • LanguageEnglish

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13 9789366970929
Binding Paper back
Number of Pages 44 Pages
Language English
Dimension (Inches) 5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams) 66
Subject Classic Fiction
Category Fiction

An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit is a work that explores the nature of comedy and its role in society. The author examines the comic spirit as a tool for revealing human folly, social criticism, and the complexities of life. Through humor, the essay suggests, individuals can confront uncomfortable truths, offering insight into human nature while providing entertainment. The work emphasizes comedy's ability to lighten serious matters, fostering reflection through laughter.

George Meredith

George Meredith was a British novelist and poet known for his intellectual depth and satirical style. His essay An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit (1877) explores the role of comedy in society, emphasizing wit and humor as tools to reveal human folly and foster self-awareness. Meredith argued that comedy should be thoughtful, encouraging social progress through insight rather than ridicule. His work has influenced literary criticism and remains significant in studies of humor and satire.

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