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Routledge Ladies Laughing: Wit as Control in American Writers

Name: Routledge Ladies Laughing: Wit as Control in American Writers
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the connection between humor and agency in Ladies Laughing: Wit as Control in Contemporary American Women Writers. Part of the Studies in Humor & Gender series (Vol 3), this book offers a detailed examination of how seven popular American women writers use wit to engage and manage the reader experience. Each chapter focuses on a specific author, including Lisa Alther, Rita Mae Brown, Nora Ephron, Shirley Jackson, Alison Lurier, Grace Paley, and Anne Tyler. The text looks at their individual writing styles and uses of wit within the context of their own lives. By analyzing these literary techniques, the book provides a clear look at how humor functions as a strategic tool. The book begins with an opening chapter that frames wit and control through psychological realities. It concludes with a summary of the power of wit, making it a valuable resource for those studying gender, humor, and contemporary American literature. This work is an accessible way to understand the subtle methods writers use to connect with their audience.

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Analyzes the work of seven popular contemporary American women writers.

Provides dedicated chapters for Lisa Alther, Rita Mae Brown, and Nora Ephron.

Includes studies on Shirley Jackson, Alison Lurier, Grace Paley, and Anne Tyler.

Examines the relationship between wit and control in a literary context.

Connects writing styles to the personal lives of the featured authors.

Explores the psychological realities of wit and control in the opening chapter.

Part of the Studies in Humor & Gender Volume 3 series by Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9056995421
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 November 1997
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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