A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wright, Thomas, 1810-1877

Contributor:

Fairholt, F. W. (Frederick William), 1814-1866.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A History of Caricature and Grotesque in Literature and Art" by Thomas Wright is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of caricature and grotesque elements within literature and visual art, tracing their origins from ancient civilizations to modern times. It aims to provide a comprehensive look at how these forms of expression have reflected and shaped societal attitudes through history. The opening of the book establishes the author's intent to examine the development of comic literature and art in a broad context, emphasizing its inherent ties to human nature and society. Wright discusses the early expressions of humor and ridicule found in various cultures, starting from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, highlighting how caricature has always been a tool for social commentary. The text mentions the role of mockery in rituals and its transition into formalized art and literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of specific examples and cultural impacts in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-01-02