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The Burlesque Tradition in the English Theatre After 1660

The Burlesque Tradition in the English Theatre After 1660

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Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2026
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1952 this book assembles what the author called ‘the basic jokes’ of theatrical burlesque. It traces their pedigrees through the works of the Shakespeare to Leacock. The book distinguishes between burlesque as a literary form and other forms of comedy, such as satire and parody.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781041300304

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