Ordinary Pleasures : Couples, Conversation and Comedy
By Kay YoungOrdinary Pleasures offers a new theory of narrative in its uncovering of how conversations and comic exchanges between lovers in stories create an intimacy and happiness of the everyday. Drawing on a diverse body of theory (from sociolinguistics to philosophy to literary criticism) and reading an unexpectedly eclectic group of texts (works by Shakespeare and Tolstoy appear beside Casablanca and I Love Lucy), Kay Young explores how narrative couples play together, struggle together, and return to one another to experience what it means to be in a relationship over time.
Book details
- Paperback
- 232 pages
- English
- 0814250823
- 9780814250822
About Kay Young
More Books By Kay Young
People who bought this also bought
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner book by Dean Karnazes
Used Book
The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love: A Fallen Southern Belle's Look at Love, Life, Men, Marriage, and Being Prepared book by Jill Conner Browne
Used Book
The Success Principles : How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Book by Jack Canfield
New Book
Nonsense: Red Herrings, Straw Men and Sacred Cows: How We Abuse Logic in Our Everyday Language
Used Book
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book : Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More
Used Book
Three Cups of Tea : One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... Once School at a Time
Used Book
Winning Ways: Four Secrets for Getting Great Results by Working Well with People
Used Book
Mayo Clinic Guide To Managing Arthritis: Your guide to conquering the pain and leading an active life
Used Book