Stand-up Comedy in Theory, or, Abjection in America /

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A cultural theory of stand-up comedy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Limon, John
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham, N.C. : Duke University Press, 2000.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Komieken.
Komödie
Stand-up comedy.
PERFORMING ARTS > Comedy.
Monologue comique.
USA
Electronic books.
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, Celine, Scorsese
  • 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert
  • 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone.

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