The comic grotesque is a powerful element in a great deal of Elizabethan literature; but one which has attracted scant critical attention. In this study; first published in 1980; Neil Rhodes examines the nature of the grotesque in late sixteenth-century culture; and shows the part it played in the development of new styles of comic prose and drama in Elizabethan England. In defining lsquo;grotesquersquo;; the author considers the stylistic techniques of Rabelais and Aretino; as well as the graphic arts. He discusses the use of the grotesque in Elizabethan pamphlet literature and the early satirical journalists such as Nashe; and argues that their work in turn stimulated the growth of satirical drama at the end of the century. The second part of the book explains the importance of Nashersquo;s achievement for Shakespeare and Jonson; concluding that the linguistic resources of English Renaissance comedy are peculiarly ndash; and perhaps uniquely ndash; physical.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Source of InformationBy HC@SkylineThis book is one of the best books that I have ever seen on scales and modes. It introduces and describes scales in an easy way. Once you understand and learn scales; then you understand how chords are constructed and can better improvise. The book also discusses the less familiar but important concept of modes which are scales within scales. I really liked the section on foreign and exotic scales which you can use to give your music a little extra flavor. I believe intermediate and advanced students of guitar will be able to put to practice most of whatrsquo;s in the book immediately (of course with some practice depending on their level) and will get the most out of this book. In addition this book provides information about the fretboard; patterns; intervals and hand positions. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cant go wrongBy E. A. StaffordThis is a book my husband has had for years...he lost it a while ago so I bought him a replacement. Its not only great for beginning guitarists but also nice to have on hand for "old pros" who like to bone up on basics periodically.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just what I had been looking for for many yearsBy Lonnie Wayne Harper Jr.I had this book years ago; its one of the greatest music books I had ever owned. Its all about music theory; the scales lessons are endless; the play along and jam over the chords sections really teach you a lot; and its just an all around great book for guitar players. I lost my first copy when my home burnt several years back. I didnt think Id ever replace that book. I looked for many years and finally found an even better copy in mint condition; shipping was fast and accurate; the binding on this one is way better than the paperback version I had the first time; and it was just a great shopping experience and product. Will do business here again with no worries.
