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The Function of Humour in Roman Verse Satire

By Maria Plaza

The Function of Humour in Roman Verse Satire Social Sciences

The Function of Humour in Roman Verse Satire

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Maria Plaza sets out to analyze the function of humor in the Roman satirists Horace, Persius, and Juvenal. Her starting point is that satire is driven by two motives, which are to a certain extent opposed: to display humor, and to promote a serious moral message. She argues that, while the Roman satirist needs humor for his work's aesthetic merit, his proposed message suffers from the ambivalence that humor brings with it. Her analysis shows that this paradox is not only socio-ideological but also aesthetic, forming the ground for the curious, hybrid nature of Roman satire.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
384
Release Date:
2006-03-30
Publication Date:
2006-01-26
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199281114
ISBN13:
9780199281114
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
672 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
26 cm
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