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In Pursuit of a Grand Unified Theory of Humour

William Hartston

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Watkins Publishing
13 June 2023
The first mainstream history of humour. Hilarious and well-researched, this book from household name William Hartston, a presenter, author and journalist, makes a perfect gift.

The first mainstream history of humour. Hilarious and well-researched, this book from household name William Hartston, a presenter, author and journalist, makes a perfect gift.

Of all human qualities, humour is perhaps the most puzzling. In this very first history of humour, author and humourist William Hartston looks at every aspect of the evolution of humour and our attitudes towards it with a view to developing a proper Theory Of Everything Humorous.

From comedy in ancient Greece and jokes in ancient Rome, to laughter in the Bible and the secret of comic delivery; from how humour changed following the American civil war, to how Mark Twain changed written comedy in the English-speaking world, William leaves no stone unturned in his quest to understand what makes us chuckle. Besides being academically well-founded, A History of Humour will, unlike almost everything else written on the subject, be both seriously humorous and humorously serious.
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Imprint:   Watkins Publishing
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   0th New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 135mm, 
ISBN:   9781786787323
ISBN 10:   1786787326
Pages:   224
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

William Hartston is a journalist, the author of 25 books, and writer of the popular Beachcomber column in the Daily Express. He is also known for his television appearances, including Channel 4's Gogglebox.

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