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Uncover ancient Roman humor: jokes, guffaws, and the meaning of laughter.
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Laughter in Ancient Rome
On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up
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336 pages
- Release Date
22 April 2024
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Summary
“Superbly acute and unashamedly complex.“—The Telegraph
“Rich and provocative.“—Times Literary Supplement
“An engaging exploration.“—The New Yorker
“The phenomenal Ms. Beard has written another cracking book, one of her best.“—The Independent
What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of la…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780520401495 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0520401492 |
| Author: | Mary Beard |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
| Imprint: | University of California Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 22 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Sather Classical Lectures |
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
140 × 216 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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About The Author
Mary Beard
Mary Beard is Professor of Classics at Cambridge University. Her many books include The Roman Triumph and The Fires of Vesuvius.
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