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Routledge Laughter, Power, and the Unconscious - Research Book

Name: Routledge Laughter, Power, and the Unconscious - Research Book
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Laughter, Power, and the Unconscious provides new insights into the psychological and sociopolitical aspects of humour and comedy. This academic work is built upon an innovative audience experiment conducted at Shakespeare's Globe, offering a fresh perspective on how contemporary audiences react to Early Modern comedy. The text introduces a new theory of humour as manic defence. This approach challenges traditional Freudian formulations found in Jokes and their Relation to the Unconscious while engaging deeply with modern humour theories. By examining the connection between laughter and power, the authors provide a framework for understanding emotional responses in a theatrical setting. This book is an essential resource for scholars studying theatre history, psychology, and audience research. It moves beyond standard interpretations to evaluate how humour functions within major theoretical frameworks. Whether you are researching Shakespearean performance or the mechanics of the unconscious, this Routledge publication offers a rigorous academic study of how comedy impacts the human psyche.

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Based on an innovative audience experiment conducted at Shakespeare's Globe to study real-world emotional responses.

Introduces a new theory of humour as manic defence to challenge classic Freudian perspectives.

Explores the sociopolitical and psychological dimensions of comedy and laughter in contemporary settings.

Provides a detailed comparison between new humour theories and Freud's Jokes and their Relation to the Unconscious.

Analyzes how audiences react to Early Modern comedy through a modern research lens.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367633175
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Themes & Concepts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 31 October 2025
Listed Since: 31 May 2025

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