Stand-up comedy in theory, or, Abjection in America /

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A cultural theory of stand-up comedy.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Limon, John
Format: Government Document Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham, N.C. : Duke University Press, 2000.
Series:New Americanists.
E-Duke books scholarly collection.
Subjects:
Stand-up comedy.
Monologue comique.
PERFORMING ARTS > Comedy.
Komödie
Komieken.
USA
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments
  • 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up
  • 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks
  • 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May
  • 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Céline, Scorsese
  • 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert
  • 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone.

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