The Irresponsible Self: On Laughter and the Novel
by James Wood
James Wood explores comedy, character, and the novel, examining how laughter reveals human nature and narrative possibility.
About This Book
This collection examines laughter and the representation of self in fiction.
James Wood analyzes how novelists use comedy to reveal character and human limitation.
The essays consider both classic and modern works of literature.
Wood reflects on the relationship between seriousness and humor in narrative art.
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