Berger, Arthur Asa

Shakespeare's

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ISBN 13:
9781839984983
author:
Berger, Arthur Asa
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Anthem Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
108
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Drama,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£23.50

Description

Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors: A Psycho-Semiotic Analysis by Arthur Asa Berger offers a unique analysis of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. This book uses semiotics and psychoanalytic theory to examine the play's techniques for creating humor, providing a deeper understanding of how comedy works. Berger explores the fundamental theories of humor, known as why theories, and applies them to specific events in the play. He also identifies 45 key techniques that contribute to comedic effects. By combining these approaches, Berger provides a detailed analysis of The Comedy of Errors, shedding new light on this enduring Shakespearean work. This book is an ideal choice for anyone interested in literary criticism, comedy theory, or Shakespeare studies.

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