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Routledge - A National Joke: English Comedy and Culture Book

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Explore the deep connection between humor and English identity in A National Joke. Published by Routledge as part of the Sussex Studies in Culture and Communication series, this book examines how comedy acts as a cultural thermometer for the nation. Through diverse case studies, it looks at how humor reflects the changing landscape of British society. Readers will examine a wide range of twentieth-century comedy, from the iconic Carry On films to the work of Mike Leigh. The text covers various comedic figures including George Formby, Alan Bennett, and Roy 'Chubby' Brown, while also analyzing contemporary sitcoms like The Royle Family. By connecting comic traditions to essential social questions regarding class, gender, sexuality, and geography, this book provides a deep look at why certain types of humor resonate with audiences. Whether you are a student of performing arts or a fan of British media history, this work offers an analysis of how comedy captures the spirit of its time and why vulgarity has long delighted English audiences.

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Analyzes English cultural identity through the lens of popular twentieth-century comedy and humor.

Includes diverse case studies ranging from Carry On films to contemporary sitcoms like The Royle Family.

Examines the work of influential figures such as George Formby, Alan Bennett, Mike Leigh, and Roy 'Chubby' Brown.

Connects comic traditions to important social themes including class, gender, sexuality, and geography.

Part of the Sussex Studies in Culture and Communication series from Routledge.

Explores how comedy serves as a cultural thermometer to reflect the social climate of its era.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415168775
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 September 2007
Listed Since: 29 January 2007

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