Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition: Cultural Contexts in Monty Python by Tom

Description: Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition by Tomasz Dobrogoszcz, Terry Jones This short collection of essays looks at the television show and films produced by the Monty Python troupe from a number of perspectives:·Gender studies·Post-structuralism·Psychoanalysis·Cultural studies FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Monty Pythons Flying Circus was one of the most important and influential cultural phenomena of the 1970s. The British program was followed by albums, stage appearances, and several films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life. In all, the comic troupe drew on a variety of cultural references that prominently figured in their sketches, and they tackled weighty matters that nonetheless amused their audiences.In Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition: Cultural Contexts in Monty Python, Tomasz Dobrogoszcz presents essays that explore the various touchstones in the television show and subsequent films. These essays look at a variety of themes prompted by the comic geniuses:·Death·The depiction of women·Shakespearean influences·British and American cultural representations·Reactions from foreign viewersThis volume offers a distinguished discussion of Monty Pythons oeuvre, exhibiting highly varied approaches from a number of perspectives, including gender studies, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, and cultural studies.Featuring a foreword by Python alum Terry Jones, Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition will appeal to anyone interested in cultural history and media studies, as well as the general fans of Monty Python who want to know more about the impact of this groundbreaking group. Author Biography Tomasz Dobrogoszcz is assistant professor in the department of British literature and culture at the University of ódz in Poland. Table of Contents AcknowledgementsBibliographical InformationForeword Terry JonesPart One: Monty Pythons Body and Death1. "Its a Mr. Death or something. He has come about the reaping. I dont think we need any at the moment": Death and the Denial of Death in the Works of Monty PythonKatarzyna Maecka2. The Body, Desire and the Abject: The Corpse and Cannibalism in Monty Pythons Flying Circus SketchesEdyta Lorek-Jeziska3. The Representation of Women in Monty Pythons The Meaning of LifeKatarzyna PoloczekPart Two: Monty Python, The Fool4. Monty Python and the Flying Feast of FoolsStephen Butler and Wojciech Klepuszewski5. "How fortunate we are indeed to have such a poet on these shores": Shakespeare, Monty Python and the Tradition of the Wise FoolMiguel Ángel González Campos6. The Village Idiot and His Relation to the UnconsciousTomasz DobrogoszczPart Three: Monty Python Goes Abroad7. The British Look Abroad: Monty Python and the ForeignTomasz Dobrogoszcz8. 20th Century Vole, Mr. Neutron, and Spam: Portrayals of American Culture in the Work of Monty PythonKevin F. Kern9. Monty Pythons Fliegender Zirkus: the Unique German ShowAdam SumeraPart Four: Pythonian Aesthetics and Beyond10. Eric Idle and the CountercultureRichard Mills11. Kitsch Britannia in Monty Pythons Flying CircusJustyna StpieList of ContributorsIndexAbout the ContributorsAbout the Editor Long Description Monty Pythons Flying Circus was one of the most important and influential cultural phenomena of the 1970s. The British program was followed by albums, stage appearances, and several films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life. In all, the comic troupe drew on a variety of cultural references that prominently figured in their sketches, and they tackled weighty matters that nonetheless amused their audiences. In Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition: Cultural Contexts in Monty Python, Tomasz Dobrogoszcz presents essays that explore the various touchstones in the television show and subsequent films. These essays look at a variety of themes prompted by the comic geniuses: *Death *The depiction of women *Shakespearean influences *British and American cultural representations *Reactions from foreign viewers This volume offers a distinguished discussion of Monty Pythons oeuvre, exhibiting highly varied approaches from a number of perspectives, including gender studies, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, and cultural studies. Featuring a foreword by Python alum Terry Jones, Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition will appeal to anyone interested in cultural history and media studies, as well as the general fans of Monty Python who want to know more about the impact of this groundbreaking group. Description for Reader This short collection of essays looks at the television show and films produced by the Monty Python troupe from a number of perspectives, including gender studies, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis, and cultural studies. Details ISBN1442237368 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2014 ISBN-10 1442237368 ISBN-13 9781442237360 Format Hardcover Pages 168 Author Terry Jones Media Book Subtitle Cultural Contexts in Monty Python Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Edited by Tomasz Dobrogoszcz DEWEY 791.4572 Birth 1970 Short Title NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQ Language English Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 2014-07-16 UK Release Date 2014-07-16 NZ Release Date 2014-07-16 US Release Date 2014-07-16 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Tables Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2014-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137293080;

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