{"product_id":"laughter-literature-violence-1840-1930-springer-nature-switzerland-ag-9783030114121-jonathan-taylor","title":"Laughter, Literature, Violence, 1840–1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intricate interplay of humor and literature in \u003cstrong\u003eLaughter, Literature, Violence, 1840–1930\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published by \u003cstrong\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland AG\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2019, this compelling hardback edition spans 258 pages, delving into the philosophy and politics surrounding laughter in key literary works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Taylor examines influential texts by renowned authors such as \u003cstrong\u003eEdgar Allan Poe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEdmund Gosse\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWyndham Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Mansfield\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing how they navigate the complex themes of Schadenfreude and the so-called ‘superiority theories’ of laughter. This thought-provoking exploration pushes these theories to their limits, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and human emotion. Add this insightful book to your collection today and uncover the deeper meanings behind laughter in literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52237094781270,"sku":"9783030114121","price":84.87,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9783030114121.jpg?v=1767758187","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.pt\/products\/laughter-literature-violence-1840-1930-springer-nature-switzerland-ag-9783030114121-jonathan-taylor","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}