The Cambridge Introduction to Satire

The Cambridge Introduction to Satire - Cambridge Introductions to Literature

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Publisher's Synopsis

In satire, evil, folly, and weakness are held up to ridicule - to the delight of some and the outrage of others. Satire may claim the higher purpose of social critique or moral reform, or it may simply revel in its own transgressive laughter. It exposes frauds, debunks ideals, binds communities, starts arguments, and evokes unconscious fantasies. It has been a central literary genre since ancient times, and has become especially popular and provocative in recent decades. This new introduction to satire takes a historically expansive and theoretically eclectic approach, addressing a range of satirical forms from ancient, Renaissance, and Enlightenment texts through contemporary literary fiction, film, television, and digital media. The beginner in need of a clear, readable overview and the scholar seeking to broaden and deepen existing knowledge will both find this a lively, engaging, and reliable guide to satire, its history, and its continuing relevance in the world.

Book information

ISBN: 9781107030183
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 808.7
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 332
Weight: 586g
Height: 161mm
Width: 237mm
Spine width: 24mm