Moira Marsh

Practically Joking

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ISBN 13:
9780874219838
author:
Moira Marsh
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Press of Colorado
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
196
Dimensions:
23.2 x 14.7 x 0.9 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
Condition:
New
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£24.63

Description

The practical joke as an art form. In "Practically Joking", Moira Marsh explores the value and significance of this ancient and widespread form of vernacular expression. By examining the range of genres that pranks comprise, she offers a theoretical look at the reception of practical jokes and reveals their connection to folklore forms. Marsh's study establishes the practical joke as a folk art subject to critical evaluation by both practitioners and audiences, guided by local aesthetic and ethical canons. This nuanced approach sheds light on the sophistication and intellectual satisfaction that can be found in well-crafted pranks. Scholars of folklore, humor, and popular culture will find much of interest in this book.

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