Bottoms Up: An Application of the Slapstick to Satire

Name: Bottoms Up: An Application of the Slapstick to Satire
Author: George Jean Nathan

By George Jean Nathan

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A lively assortment of satirical pieces that deploy slapstick, parody and critical wit against theatrical clichés and social pretensions. The book combines short comic dramas, lampooning sketches, mock practical guides and playful glossaries with essays and vignette-style scenes, shifting between stagewise set-pieces and faux-instructional formats. Through exaggerated situations, ironic commentary and burlesque forms it skewers popular tastes and received manners while showcasing a brisk, conversational comic voice that favors deflation and farce over earnest moralizing.

About the Author

George Jean Nathan

George Jean Nathan was an influential American critic, editor, and playwright known for his sharp wit and keen insights into the world of drama and literature. He co-founded the influential magazine 'The Smart Set,' which played a significant role in shaping modern literary criticism. Nathan's works often blend humor with serious commentary, as seen in titles like 'Bottoms Up: An Application of the Slapstick to Satire' and 'The Critic and the Drama.' His exploration of American culture is encapsulated in 'The American Credo,' where he delves into the national psyche. Nathan's contributions continue to resonate in discussions of American literature and theater.