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Routledge - The Spirituality of Comedy: Comic Heroism Book

Name: Routledge - The Spirituality of Comedy: Comic Heroism Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connection between humor and the human experience with The Spirituality of Comedy: Comic Heroism in a Tragic World. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the comic sense is central to our existence. While tragedy represents a fundamental problem of human life, comedy serves as the necessary counterweight and resolution. This work investigates the wisdom found within comedy and how it addresses the major issues humans face. Most societies provide little education regarding the art of comedy or comic appreciation, leaving a gap in our understanding of how humor functions. By studying the comic spirit, readers can gain a better perspective on how to navigate a tragic world through the lens of comic heroism.

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Examine the relationship between comedy and tragedy as a way to understand human existence and its fundamental problems.

Gain insight into the comic spirit and how it touches upon the major issues faced by human beings.

Learn about the wisdom of comedy and its role as a resolution to the challenges presented by tragedy.

Discover why education in the art of comedy and comic appreciation is often overlooked in modern society.

Study the concept of comic heroism as a response to the complexities of a tragic world.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1560002182
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 January 1995
Listed Since: 08 December 2006

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