The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy
The Comedians offers a wide-ranging history of American comedy, examining the colorful personalities and unruly traditions that helped shape the form. Kliph Nesteroff looks beyond celebrated performers to consider the outsiders, scoundrels, and cultural forces behind comedy’s enduring appeal.
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The Comedians explores the history of American comedy through the people and traditions that shaped it.
Its focus extends beyond polished performances to include the drunks, thieves, scoundrels, and other colorful figures associated with comedy’s past.
Kliph Nesteroff presents a broad account of American comedy and its evolving cultural legacy.
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