Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Jewish Comedy by Jeremy Dauber A celebrated scholars rich account of Jewish humour: its nature, its development and its vital role throughout Jewish history. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a work of scholarship both erudite and funny, Jeremy Dauber traces the origins of Jewish comedy and its development from biblical times to the age of Twitter. Organising his book thematically into what he calls the seven strands of Jewish comedy (including the Satirical, the Witty and the Vulgar), Dauber explores the ways Jewish comedy has dealt with persecution, assimilation and diaspora through the ages. He explains the rise and fall of popular comic archetypes such as the Jewish mother, the JAP, and the schlemiel and schlimazel. He also explores a range of comic masterpieces, from the Book of Esther, Talmudic rabbi jokes, Yiddish satires, Borscht Belt skits and Seinfeld to the work of such masters as Sholem Aleichem, Franz Kafka, the Marx Brothers, Woody Allen, Joan Rivers, Philip Roth, Sarah Silverman and Jon Stewart. Author Biography Jeremy Dauber is a professor of Jewish literature and American studies at Columbia University. He is the author of Jewish Comedy and The Worlds of Sholem Aleichem, both finalists for the National Jewish Book Award. He lives in New York City. Review "Mr Dauber deftly surveys the whole recorded history of Jewish humour..." -- The Economist"Daubers history of Jewish comedy is really one of how the past centurys American-Jewish comedy relates to a deeper cultural heritage… it displays impressive mastery of the subject." -- The Spectator Prizes Short-listed for National Jewish Book Award 2017 Short-listed for Natan Book Award 2018 Review Quote "You cant understand comedy without knowing Jewish comedy--and youll find no smarter, more intrepid, and surprising analysis of the subject than in this book. From the Bible to Kafka to Seinfeld and beyond, Jeremy Daubers incisive wit and deep erudition makes Jewish Comedy an essential read for anyone curious about what makes us laugh." Details ISBN0393247872 Author Jeremy Dauber Publisher WW Norton & Co Year 2017 ISBN-10 0393247872 ISBN-13 9780393247879 Format Hardcover Imprint WW Norton & Co Subtitle A Serious History Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Columbia University Pages 384 Media Book DEWEY 792.76089924 Short Title Jewish Comedy Language English UK Release Date 2017-11-28 Publication Date 2017-11-28 NZ Release Date 2017-11-28 US Release Date 2017-11-28 Alternative 9780393356298 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161731043;
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ISBN-13: 9780393247879
Book Title: Jewish Comedy
Number of Pages: 384 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Jewish Comedy: a Serious History
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 244 mm
Item Weight: 550 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Jeremy Dauber
Subject Area: Social Organisations
Item Width: 165 mm
Format: Hardcover
