Palgrave Studies in Comedy: The Interplay of Heritage and Practice

Milner Davis, Jessica

This book examines the multi-media explosion of contemporary political satire. Rooted in 18th century Augustan practice, satire’s indelible link with politics underlies today’s universal disgust with the ways of elected politicians. This study interrogates the impact of British and American satirical media on political life, with a special focus on political cartoons and the levelling humour of Australasian satirists.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2017-12-04

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319567730

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-56774-7

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 292