Importance of not being earnest, the: the feeling behind laughter and humor
Auteur :
Chafe, Wallace L.
Éditeur :
Chafe, Wallace L.
ISBN :
9789027241542
Date de publication :
1 févr. 2007
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,0 cm
Poids :
340 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Bonaire, Saba
Examines the ways in which the feeling behind the laughter is elicited by both humorous and nonhumorous situations. This title illustrates the creation of humor in several folklore genres and across several cultures. It discusses properties of this feeling to justify its inclusion in the repertoire of human emotions.