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Laughing Historically

Laughing Historically

Kapplow, Hal

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsHumorFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163810711
ISBN13: 9781163810712
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Laughing Historically is a book written by Hal Kapplow that explores the role of humor in various historical events and periods. Through a series of essays and anecdotes, Kapplow examines how humor has been used as a tool for social commentary, political satire, and even as a coping mechanism during times of tragedy. The book covers a wide range of topics, from ancient Greek comedy to the rise of political cartoons in the 18th century. Kapplow also delves into more recent events, such as the role of humor in the civil rights movement and the use of satire in modern-day political discourse. Overall, Laughing Historically offers an entertaining and informative look at the ways in which humor has shaped our understanding of the past.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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