Every Man in His HumourIn the late sixteenth century, English playwright Ben Jonson revitalized an ancient style of comedic theater known as "comedy of humours." Drawing on the theory that each person has a particular trait - or "humour" - that defines their personality and perspective, Every Man in His Humour explores what happens when people with diametrically opposed humours are forced to interact with each other. |
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References to this book
The Yard of Wit: Male Creativity and Sexuality, 1650-1750 Raymond Stephanson No preview available - 2004 |
Plotting Early Modern London: New Essays on Jacobean City Comedy Dieter Mehl,Angela Stock,Anne-Julia Zwierlein No preview available - 2004 |