JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Are you Funny Enough?": Grotesque Laughter in Matei Vișniec's Old Clown Wanted and Consuelo de Castro's Walking Papers.

  • Published In: Comparative Drama, 2025, v. 59, n. 4. P. 117 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Saddik, Annette J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines how grotesque clowns in writer Matei Vișniec's play "Old Clown Wanted" and Consuelo de Castro's play "Walking Papers" use ambiguous laughter to challenge social, political, and cultural norms. Topics include the clown's subversive role in blending comedy and tragedy, the destabilizing power of grotesque performance, and the historical and political contexts shaping these theatrical works.

Additional Information

  • Source:Comparative Drama. 2025/12, Vol. 59, Issue 4, p117
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0010-4078
  • DOI:10.1353/cdr.2025.a980943
  • Accession Number:191273071

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