Herman Charles Bosman and the depth of humorous storytelling : light fiction and existential grace / Jeremy Barris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barris, Jeremy, author.

Series:

Palgrave pivot

Palgrave Pivot

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bosman, Herman Charles, 1905-1951--Criticism and interpretation.

Bosman, Herman Charles.

Humorous stories, South African--History and criticism.

Humorous stories, South African.

Short stories, South African (English)--History and criticism.

Short stories, South African (English).

Physical Description:

x, 138 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, an imprint of Springer Nature Switzerland, [2025]

Summary:

"This book offers a philosophical exploration of the extraordinary depth of Herman Charles Bosman's humorous short stories. It argues that while his stories are entirely readable as light fiction, they are also revelatory of the nature of literary art. Their art allows us to experience the depth that ordinary life possesses. The book sets its argument in the context of a discussion of the depth of fiction in relation to truth, and consequently of the relation of the charms of the worlds of fiction to the reality of everyday life. Herman Charles Bosman and the Depth of Humorous Storytelling is essential reading for philosophers of literary aesthetics as well as for scholars in literary studies, narrative theory, and comparative literature." -- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

3032005175

9783032005175

OCLC:

1525502370

Publisher Number:

CIPO000266774