Humour, History and Politics in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Humour, History and Politics in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Humour, History and Politics in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

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'Whilst the overarching theme is humour and comedy, sophisticated issues of politics, hostility, and hermeneutics are raised. This is an exciting collection, erudite yet accessible, providing an entertaining and revealing resource for students and scholars alike.' Medium Aemm

Book Description
Although the topic of humor has been dealt with for other eras, early medieval humor remains largely neglected. The essays collected here attempt to fill the gap, examining how the writers of early medieval sources deliberately employed humor to make their case. The essays range from the late Roman empire through to the tenth century, and from Byzantium to Anglo-Saxon England. The subject matter is diverse, but a number of themes link them together, notably the use of irony, ridicule and satire as political tools.

Humour, History and Politics in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

Humour, History and Politics in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages,Guy Halsall,Cambridge University Press,0521811163,Civilization, Medieval,Classical wit and humor,Europe,Europe - General,General,History,History: World,Humor,Laughter in literature,Medieval,Politics - Current Events,Popular Culture - General,BCE to c 500 CE,Civilization, Medieval--Humor,European history: BCE to c 500 CE,European history: c 500 to c 1500,History / Europe / General,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE

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