The Humour in Kyōgen : A Study on Dramaturgical Comic Devices Used in the Tarō Kaja Play The Delicious Poison

This study aims to draw and discuss parallels between the humour of kyōgen that is depicted in the play The Delicious Poison, and theories about humour as a behavioural mechanism.  Using existing theories about humour and Japanese dramatic aesthetics as a foundation, the research commences from the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bergholm, Frida
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Stockholms universitet, Avdelningen för japanska 2019
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:su:diva-173350