Humor in British Literature, From the Middle Ages to the Restoration: A Reference Guide

Shakespeare later developed vernacular and street humor in his comedies, festive humor in his romances and histories, and dark humor in his tragedies. Each entry discusses the role of humor in the author's work and includes a bibliography. The volume begins with an introductory essay on the origins of British humor in the Middle Ages.

• | By (Author): Don L. F. Nilsen (Author)
• | Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• | Publication Date: Feb 28, 1997
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: NULL
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 0313297061
• | ISBN-13: 9780313297069