Comedian as Confidence Man

In this lively and fascinating analysis of humourists and their work, Will Kaufman breaks new ground with his irony fatigue theory. The Comedian as Confidence Man examines the humorist's internal conflict between the social critic who demands to be taken seriously and the comedian who never can be: the irony fatigue condition.

In aceasta analiza plina de viata si fascinanta a umoristilor si a lucrarilor lor, Will Kaufman deschide noi drumuri cu teoria sa de oboseala a ironiei. Comedianul ca om de incredere examineaza conflictul intern al umoristului dintre criticul social care cere sa fie luat in serios si comediantul care nu poate fi niciodata: conditia de oboseala a ironiei.