Satire was core to the work of Thomas Hobbes although his critics also used it as a weapon to ridicule him. Condren uses Hobbes as an example to demonstrate that an examination of the persona is needed to advance our understanding of a writer's philosophy.
This is the first full account, analysis and subsequent history of George Lawson's Politica, 1660–89. For long accepted as a significant figure,... Læs mere
This book explores closely related aspects of the historical study of humour. It explores the variable relationships between satire and definition and concludes with a detailed case study from recent history: the iconic Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister television comedies.