The Grotesque

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
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Author: Philip Thomson ISBN: 9781315309439
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 14, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Philip Thomson
ISBN: 9781315309439
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 14, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

First published in 1972, this book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents the functions and purpose of the grotesque in literature.

This book will be a useful resource for those studying literary theory and literary works which include an element of the grotesque.

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First published in 1972, this book provides a helpful overview of the grotesque and its use in a number of literary genres including novels, drama and poetry. After providing a historical summary of the term, the book discusses the various defining aspects of the grotesque and its relationship to other terms and modes of literature, such as satire, the comic and parody. The final chapter presents the functions and purpose of the grotesque in literature.

This book will be a useful resource for those studying literary theory and literary works which include an element of the grotesque.

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