Bridging the gap between postcolonial theory and nineteenth-century literary studies, The Colonial Comedy renews our vision of key authors of realist canon, inc

This book offers an inquiry into the ways in which entertainment discourse extends beyond entertainment and its initial humorous function due to its political a

Drawing together for the first time original work from international specialists, this book assesses the role and character of comedy and fantasy in colonial so

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