The Morality of Laughter
Author | : F. H. Buckley |
Publisher | : University of Michigan Press |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2010-03-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780472022724 |
ISBN-13 | : 0472022725 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: “Bravo! I’ll say nothing funny about it, for it is a superior piece of work.” —P. J. O’Rourke “F. H. Buckley’s The Morality of Laughter is at once a humorous look at serious matters and a serious book about humor.” —Crisis Magazine “Buckley has written a . ne and funny book that will be read with pleasure and instruction.” —First Things “. . . written elegantly and often wittily. . . .” —National Post “. . . a fascinating philosophical exposition of laughter. . . .” —National Review “. . . at once a wise and highly amusing book.” —Wall Street Journal Online “. . . a useful reminder that a cheery society is a healthy one.” —Weekly Standard