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The Cambridge Introduction to Satire (Hardcover)
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The Cambridge Introduction to Satire (Hardcover)
Series: Cambridge Introductions to Literature
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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.
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