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1. 1. Amiable Humor and Dual Address in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Christoffer Molander; [2017]
   Keywords : Mark Twain; The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; amiable humor; dual address; nostalgia; incongruity; superiority theory; relief theory;

   Abstract : The humor of Mark Twain has long fascinated his readers. Critics such as Messent (2007), Budd (2005), Gerber (1988) and Camfield (2005) have all analyzed Mark Twain’s humor to reveal nuances and to help further the understanding of what makes Twain’s writing humorous. READ MORE