Last Laughs: Perspectives on Women and Comedy

by Regina Barreca

Book Overview

First published in 1988, the 19 original essays (and three "Sylvia" cartoons) included in this volume deal with the gender-specific nature of comedy. This pioneering collection observes the creation of women's comedy from a wide range of standpoints: political, sociological, psychoanalytical, linguistic, and historical.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032226277
• ISBN13: 9781032226279
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"