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Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels "Main Street" and "Babbitt"

Name: Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels "Main Street" and "Babbitt"
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Author: Dr. phil. Volker Beckmann
ISBN: 9783346043405

Essay, 1990

10 Pages, Grade: 3,0

Dr. phil. Volker Beckmann (Author)

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In this work the author discusses forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels "Main Street" and "Babbitt" and tries to show his artistic use of humour. The author unveils the reflection of humour as satirical bitterness, ironical incongruity and joking, playful language. Therefore, the author examines contrast as a satirical device, invectives, caricature, parody, mimicry and colloquialism in Lewis’ work.

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Title: Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels "Main Street" and "Babbitt"
College: Bielefeld University (Fakultät für Literaturwissenschaft)
Course: Humor in American Fiction
Grade: 3,0
Author: Dr. phil. Volker Beckmann (Author)
Year: 1990
Pages: 10
Catalog Number: V501416
ISBN (eBook): 9783346043399
ISBN (Book): 9783346043405
Language: English
Keywords: humor, satire, parody, irony, colloquialism, banter, authorial tone, style in fiction, implied author, implied reader

Quote paper: Dr. phil. Volker Beckmann (Author), 1990, Forms of humour in Sinclair Lewis' novels "Main Street" and "Babbitt", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/501416

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