Cover of Comedy of Dave Chappelle

Book 2009

Comedy of Dave Chappelle

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Publisher
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Language
English
Published
2009
  • Comedy
  • Criticism and interpretation
  • Television comedies
  • Comedians, united states
  • African American comedians
  • African American actors
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Comedy sketches

"Best known for his short-lived Comedy Central program Chappelle's Show, Dave Chappelle is regarded as one of today's most culturally significant comedians. This book assembles 13 essays that examine motifs common in Chappelle's comedy, including technology and digital culture; race, gender, and ethnicity; economics and politics; music, television, film, and performance; and memory, language, and identity"--Provided by publisher.