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Jokes and Their Relations

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Elliott Oring offers a fresh perspective on jokes and related forms of humor. Criticizing and modifying traditional concepts and methods of analysis, he delineates an approach that can explain the peculiarities of a wide variety of humorous expression. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book will appeal to scholar and layman alike--to anyone who has ever wondered how jokes work and what they mean.

Language: English

Pages: 171

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Release: April 27, 1992

ISBN: 0813117747

ISBN 13: 9780813117744

Jokes and Their Relations

2.5/5 ( ratings)

Elliott Oring offers a fresh perspective on jokes and related forms of humor. Criticizing and modifying traditional concepts and methods of analysis, he delineates an approach that can explain the peculiarities of a wide variety of humorous expression. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book will appeal to scholar and layman alike--to anyone who has ever wondered how jokes work and what they mean.

Language: English

Pages: 171

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Release: April 27, 1992

ISBN: 0813117747

ISBN 13: 9780813117744

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