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- Title On the Real Side Laughing Lying & Signifyng-Undrgrnd Trad Africn-Amer Humor
- Author Mel Watkins
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- Pages 652
- Language ENG
- Publisher Simon & Schuster, New York, NY
- Date January 1, 1995
- ISBN 9780671689827
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Very Good/Near Fine. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. The top and front of the text-block has age-spotting. 9.5 inches tall; 652 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography and Index.. Watkins presents a comprehensive exploration of African American humor, asserting its role in reflecting, mocking, and humanizing the core of American society. With a wealth of research and drawing on his experience as a former New York Times editor, he delves into various facets of black comedy, from its roots in African oral traditions to its portrayal in mainstream media and within the black community. Watkins examines the evolution of humor, touching on themes such as the origins of slave wordplay, the minstrel tradition, Hollywood's depiction of African Americans in silent films, and the controversies surrounding shows like Amos 'n' Andy. Overall, his…
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