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An Essay on Comedy And the Uses of the Comic Spirit
EAN : 9791041816811
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EAN : 9791041816811
Paru le : 16 juin 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041816811
- Réf. fournisseur : 287917
- Date Parution : 16 juin 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 34
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:2 mm
- Poids : 59gr
- Résumé : In "An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit," George Meredith explores the essence and significance of comedy in literature and society. Meredith argues that true comedy is a rare and valuable art form that requires a cultivated audience capable of appreciating its subtleties. He emphasizes that comedy should aim to engage the intellect and provoke thought through laughter, rather than merely entertain with superficial humor. Meredith critiques the English tradition of comedy, which he finds lacking in depth and often reduced to farce, contrasting it with the more sophisticated French comedy exemplified by Molière. He highlights the importance of societal conditions, such as gender equality and intellectual activity, in fostering a thriving comedic culture. Meredith also discusses the challenges faced by comic poets, including the presence of audiences who either fail to appreciate or excessively indulge in humor. He underscores the role of comedy in reflecting and critiquing societal norms, suggesting that it can serve as a powerful tool for social commentary and improvement. Ultimately, Meredith calls for a greater appreciation of the comic spirit as a means to enrich both literature and society.
- Biographie : George Meredith OM (12 February 1828 - 18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but he gradually established a reputation as a novelist. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) briefly scandalised Victorian literary circles. Of his later novels, the most enduring is The Egoist (1879), though in his lifetime his greatest success was Diana of the Crossways (1885). His novels were innovative in their attention to characters' psychology, and also took a close interest in social change. His style, in both poetry and prose, was noted for its syntactic complexity; Oscar Wilde likened it to chaos illumined by brilliant flashes of lightning. He was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Rrt Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. He was nominated for the Nl Prize in Literature seven times.
