Greek laughter: a study of cultural psychology from homer to early christianity
Auteur :
Halliwell, Stephen
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521717748
Date de publication :
2 oct. 2008
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
980 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The first attempt to provide an integrated account of the bodily and psychological workings of laughter in ancient Greece. Adopting a wide chronological perspective and dealing with numerous aspects of cultural history, Halliwell shows how the theme of laughter can shed light on Greek ethical values and attitudes to life.