Developments in linguistic humour theory / edited by Marta Dynel.

This article draws on theories from cognitive stylistics and psychology in order to examine how the construction of narrative worlds contributes to the creation of humour in humorous novels. I suggest that some narrative worlds - referred to as humorous worlds - are designed to enhance the humour of...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ProQuest)
Other Authors:	Dynel, Marta
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2013.
Series:	Topics in humor research ; v. 1.
Subjects:	Discourse analysis. Wit and humor > History and criticism. Discourse analysis Wit and humor Criticism, interpretation, etc.