ISBN: 9780199237937 - the function of humour in roman verse satire: laughing and lying (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Very good; previous owner's name on half-title. 370 pp.

Zustand: New. Maria Plaza argues that behind the moralizing facade of Roman satire the reader may find more sinister motives, such as fear, envy, and sexual sensationalism. In this study she uses an analysis of humour to investigate the complex nature of this genre. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 481. . 2008. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: New. Maria Plaza argues that behind the moralizing facade of Roman satire the reader may find more sinister motives, such as fear, envy, and sexual sensationalism. In this study she uses an analysis of humour to investigate the complex nature of this genre. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 481. . 2008. paperback. . . . . …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. Minimal shelf wear, clean internals. May have remainder mark.

Paperback. Zustand: Used-Very Good. Pbk. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Paperback Edition. 2008. xi, 370pp. The book is in excellent condition with no inscriptions, and all contents are tight and clean. "Maria Plaza sets out to analyse the function of humour in the Roman satirists Horace, Persius, and Juvenal. Her starting point is that satire is driven by two motives, which are to a certain extent opposed: to display humour, and to promote a serious moral message. She argues that, while the Roman satirist needs humour for his work's aesthetic merit, his proposed message suffers from the ambivalence that humour brings with it. Her analysis shows that this paradox is not only socio-ideological but also aesthetic, forming the ground for the curious, hybrid nature of Roman satire.".…

Zustand: New.

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 384 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.