Funny Thing Is

A Guide to Understanding Comedy

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Stephen Evans

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"Funny Thing Is melds philosophy, science, and personal observations to result in a multifaceted take on modern comedy-one with a heartfelt message. Stephen Evans's The Funny Thing Is is a perceptive dissection of the science and philosophy of comedy and comedic writing. This thorough analysis of the evolution of comedy is part philosophy primer, part social science, and part writing advice. While it is a book about comedy, it does not joke in its approach: it is a scholarly investigation of comedy as theory, of laughter as a physiological reaction, and of theoretical considerations about what makes people laugh and why. It analyzes the ideas of philosophers and writers including Immanuel Kant and Neil Simon, and incorporates Evans's firsthand experience as actor, author, and comedy playwright. The result is a savvy and complex anatomy of funniness, with suggestions for how to replicate it." -ForeWord Clarion Reviews

Author Biography:

Stephen Evans is a playwright and author of The Marriage of True Minds, The Island of Always, Painting Sunsets, A Transcendental Journey, and other works.

Release date Australia

March 15th, 2024

Author

Stephen Evans

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Edition

2nd ed.

Pages

136

Dimensions

127x203x8

ISBN-13

9781953725479

Product ID

38700998

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