Comedy of Manners

Comedy of Manners: Wit, Satire, and Social Power

Introduction As tears form the basis of tragedy; laughter, contentment and happiness form the basis of comedy. Why do people laugh? Do they laugh only when they are happy? It is surely true that in congenial company people do laugh because they are happy in that company. Boisterous laughter like in Comedy of Manners is

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