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Laughter at the Foot of the Cross

Laughter at the Foot of the Cross

Hardback (29 Jan 1998)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Screech examines changing Christian attitudes to laughter and their deep influence on literary practice, in particular the works of Rabelais and Erasmus. He illuminates both the background to their works and their individual achievements.

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Allen Lane

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Book information

ISBN: 9780713990126
Publisher: Allen Lane
Imprint: Allen Lane
Pub date:
DEWEY: 261
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 328
Weight: -1g