Knock, knock: in pursuit of a grand unified theory of humour
Auteur :
Hartston, William
Éditeur :
Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN :
9781786787323
Date de publication :
9 mai 2023
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,3 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Embark on a witty journey through the evolution of laughter as humor is traced from ancient Greece and Rome to biblical texts and post-Civil War America. Meticulous research and anecdotes unravel why familiar jests spark merriment while repeated gags fall flat, revealing our ever-changing sense of comedy.