Rabelais Och Skrattets Historia by Mikhail Bakhtin
The History of Laughter
This insightful work delves into the cultural and historical significance of laughter and the grotesque in the context of the Renaissance period, particularly through the lens of the French writer François Rabelais. It explores how humor and carnival traditions served as a form of social commentary and resistance against established norms and hierarchies. The text examines the liberating power of laughter, highlighting its role in challenging authority and fostering a sense of communal identity and renewal. Through a detailed analysis, it reveals the transformative potential of humor in shaping human consciousness and societal structures.
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- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- Russian
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- 300-400
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- - Rabelais and His World
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