The Oxford Book of Parodies
Author | : John Gross |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-01-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 019963937X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199639373 |
Rating | : 4/5 (373 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Book of Parodies written by John Gross and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unparalleled introduction to the parodist's art, The Oxford Book of Parodies includes parodies from Chaucer to the present day, ranging from imitations and spoofs to lampoons and pastiches, comical, scornful, witty, and subtle. It also takes in advertisements, legal rituals, political warfare and a scientific hoax.