Thoughtful Laughter: Fantasy and Satire as Social Commentary in Terry Pratchett's "Discworld"

UNCA Author/Contributor (non-UNCA co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Sarah Britton (Creator)
Institution
University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA )
Web Site: http://library.unca.edu/
Advisor
Kirk Boyle

Abstract: By examining the use of comedy and satire in the fantasy genre and the purpose of secondary worldbuilding, the author determines how Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" constitutes a safe platform for social critique, and gives special attention to one of Pratchett's most popular characters, Death.

Additional Information

Publication
Other
Language: English
Date: 2018
Keywords
Terry Pratchett, Discworld, fantasy novels, social critique

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