Becoming a Great Essayist Season 1 Episode 21

Becoming a Great Essayist Season 1 Episode 21 Humor Essays

  • TV-PG
  • November 1, 2016
  • 30 min

One of the most surprising insights into humor essays is the revelation that most humor comes from misfortune. This idea has been around for centuries, as even Aristotle noted that laughing at tragedy is cathartic for both the writer and the audience. You€™ll delve into how self-deprecating humor lends itself to creating ethos or credibility in this particular form of essay.

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  • First Aired
    November 1, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    30 min
  • Language
    English
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