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Black Diamonds: Or Humor, Satire And Sentiment, Treated Scientifically (1855)

Black Diamonds: Or Humor, Satire And Sentiment, Treated Scientifically (1855)

Hannibal, Julius Caesar

Paperback

HumorLiterary CriticismGeneral Science

ISBN10: 054865686X
ISBN13: 9780548656860
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 22 2007
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Black Diamonds is a satirical and humorous book written by Julius Caesar Hannibal in 1855. The book is a collection of essays and stories that explore the scientific aspects of humor, satire, and sentiment. It is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the book's theme.The first part of the book discusses the scientific principles behind humor. Hannibal explores how laughter is triggered and why some things are funnier than others. He also delves into the psychological and physiological effects of humor on the human body.The second part of the book focuses on satire. Hannibal examines the role of satire in society and how it can be used as a tool for social commentary and criticism. He also discusses the different types of satire and their effectiveness in different contexts.The final part of the book deals with sentiment. Hannibal explores the emotional impact of different forms of art and literature on the human psyche. He also examines the role of sentimentality in society and how it can be used to manipulate people's emotions.Overall, Black Diamonds is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that explores the scientific and philosophical aspects of humor, satire, and sentiment. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of comedy and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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