The Grotesque

The Grotesque

by Thomson, Philip

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This book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents the functions and purpose of the grotesque in literature.This book will be a useful resource for those studying literary the…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The Grotesque

Summary

This book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents the functions and purpose of the grotesque in literature.This book will be a useful resource for those studying literary theory and literary works...

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2018
  • Edition:Reissued 2018

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Routledge
  • Place of Publication:Abingdon, Oxon
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2018

The Physical Object

  • Description:vi, 76 pages

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781138233492 (hbk), 1138233498 (hbk), 9781138219717 (set), 1138219711 (set)
  • oclc:on1096383516

Subjects

det groteske Ironi Litteraturteori Satire

Writers

Thomson, Philip

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