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Routledge Victorian Comic Spirit: New Perspectives - Routledge Revivals

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This scholarly volume, originally published in 2000, explores the rich comedic traditions of the Victorian era through twelve essays that challenge conventional understandings of humour during this period. Rather than relying on outdated distinctions between wit and humour, this collection examines how Victorian culture expressed comedy across diverse forms and social contexts. The essays move beyond purely linguistic or psychological approaches to reveal the complex layers of irony and laughter embedded in Victorian artistic and cultural production. By reanimating the "comic spirit" of the age, this work demonstrates that comedy was far more prevalent and sophisticated in Victorian society than commonly recognised, offering fresh critical perspectives on how Victorians used humour to reflect, critique, and navigate their social world.

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Twelve essays collectively reanimate the comic spirit of Victorian culture through historical and critical analysis.

The collection challenges traditional comic theory distinctions to better account for diverse Victorian comic representations.

Essays examine humour within its broader social context rather than relying solely on linguistic or psychological frameworks.

Originally published in 2000, this Routledge Revivals edition makes this scholarly work available to contemporary readers.

The volume demonstrates the prevalence of laughter and irony throughout Victorian society and artistic expression.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138701084
Category: Books > Subjects > History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 November 2017
Listed Since: 20 October 2016

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