Gedancken von Schertzen by Georg Friedrich Meier
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Meier, Georg Friedrich, 1718-1777
German
"Gedancken von Schertzen" by Georg Friedrich Meier is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. The book explores the nature of humor, examining what constitutes a good joke and how they can be critiqued. Meier aims to refine the taste of his compatriots in humor, arguing for a nuanced understanding of what makes a joke truly effect...
improving the taste for humor among his readers. He acknowledges the challenge of addressing humor with the same seriousness reserved for other forms of artistic expression. Moreover, Meier delineates between various types of humor and the critical frameworks through which they should be evaluated, suggesting that good humor requires both wit and an understanding of aesthetic principles. He introduces the idea that a well-crafted joke must be new and unexpected to maintain its charm, thereby setting the stage for a deeper exploration of humor throughout the treatise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donna Hall
3 months agoOnce I started reading, the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. This sets a high standard for similar books.
Margaret Hill
5 months agoI decided to give this a chance and the examples used throughout the text are practical and relevant. Well worth recommending.
Amanda Thompson
3 months agoMake no mistake, the explanations are structured in a clear and logical manner. This sets a high standard for similar books.
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Paul Thompson
3 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the author clearly understands the subject matter in depth. I learned so much from this.