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The Comedian as Confidence Man

- Studies in Irony Fatigue

About The Comedian as Confidence Man

In this lively and fascinating analysis of humourists and their work, Will Kaufman breaks new ground with his irony fatigue theory. The Comedian as Confidence Man examines the humorist's internal conflict between the social critic who demands to be taken seriously and the comedian who never can be: the irony fatigue condition.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780814346792
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • October 30, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 227x153x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 412 g.
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Expected delivery: November 30, 2024

Description of The Comedian as Confidence Man

In this lively and fascinating analysis of humourists and their work, Will Kaufman breaks new ground with his irony fatigue theory. The Comedian as Confidence Man examines the humorist's internal conflict between the social critic who demands to be taken seriously and the comedian who never can be: the irony fatigue condition.

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