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Eric Weitz
Theatre and Laughter [EPUB ebook]

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This stimulating introduction to laughter in theatre and performance examines laughter among actors, among audience, and the interaction between the two. Exploring the many uses and effects of laughter in theatre, Eric Weitz considers laughter as a tool of political resonance, as social commentary, and as one of the oldest rhetorical devices.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 108 ● ISBN 9781137356093 ● Publisher Macmillan Education UK ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4874295 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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