Pretend the World Is Funny and Forever: A Psychological Analysis of Comedians, Clowns, and Actors / Edition 1

by S. Fisher, R. L. Fisher

Overview

First published in 1982. The intent of this book is to build an understanding of the people who create humor and are expert at making people laugh. Who are the comedians and clowns of the world? Where do they come from? Why are they so dedicated to tickling funny bones? In what ways are they unique? It is primarily to studying comedians, clowns, and other funny people. It seeks to provide an understanding of the origins, the motivations, and personalities of those who make humor and in exploring the factors that shape actors and other public entertainers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780898590739
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/1982
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1190L (what's this?)

About the Author

Seymour Fisher, Rhoda L. Fisher

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Where and How Do Comedians Surface?; Chapter 2 Exploring the Comic Personality; Chapter 3 Comics, Angels, Devils, and Anarchists; Chapter 4 There Is a Little Lie in Everything; Chapter 5 Feeling Small and Down; Chapter 6 The Child Schlemiel; Chapter 7 Amateur Humor Producers; Chapter 8 Being an Actor: The Time Integrators; Chapter 9 Performers, Entertainers, and Nonperformers; Chapter 10 Perspectives;