{"product_id":"linguistic-structure-of-comedy","title":"Linguistic Structure of Comedy","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA comedy is a play that induces laughter. It has been popular in almost all the eras. Many of the comedies reveal the vile practices of the followers of religions other than Hinduism viz., Buddhists, Jains and the followers of Charvakin a manner that leave a great impact on the human psyche. Sanskrit literature prides itself upon a rich variety of comedies including Bhagavadajjukam by Bodhayan, Damak Prahsana by Bhas, Mattavilasa Prahsana by Mahen-dravarman, Dhurt Samagam by Jyotishwar Thakur, Hasyarnava Prahasanam by Jagadisvara Bhattacaryena, Latakmelak Prahsan by Shankhdhar Kaviraj, Dhurtanartak by Samraj Dikshit, and Koutak Sarvasava by Gopinath Chakravarti, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present work considers the linguistic structure of comedy. Comedy uplifts the audience by inspiring it to be critical of the bad and ugly aspects of the society. Thus, the audience is inspired to develop itself further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious characters in a comedy speak various languages. Sanskrit language appears to have been used by the upper caste patriarchs. The language used by the lower cast characters is Magadhi, Chet, etc., whereas the princes use Ardhamagadhi. The wise use Prachya whereas the cunning use Avantika. The clowns also use Avantika.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComedy plays a great importance in human life that consists to a great extent, laughter. Comedy has always been and continues being a constant source of laughter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbout the Author: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName: Prof. (Dr.) Mohan Mishra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn on: 26.01.1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother: Late Subhadra Devi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFather: Late Doman Mishra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWife: Dr. Madhu Kumari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProf. Sanskrit Dept. Sharda Jhunjhunwala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahila Mahavidyalaya, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of Birth: Kabela, Khagaria (Bihar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddress: Lal Kothi, Bhagalpur-812002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEducation: Matriculation-1973, Shri Krishna High School, Nayagaon (Khagaria)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate - 1975, T.N.B. College, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.A. Honours (Sanskrit) - 1977, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.A. (Sanskrit) 1st Class 1st with new University record, Gold Medal 1979,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBhagalpur University, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.A. (Hindi) - 1981, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL.L.B. -T.N.B. Law College, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.Ed. - Government Teacher's Training College, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePh.D. - 1985, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD.Litt. -1992, Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDharmaratna and Dharma Visharad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll India Arya (Hindu) Dharma Seva Sangh,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJawahar Nagar, Delhi-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupation: University Professor in Post Graduate Sanskrit Department from 14th February, 1984. Reader February, 1991. University Professor February, 1999. Department Chair, University Department of Sanskrit, Tilka Manjhi. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur since July, 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MLBD PUBLICATION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51272665891114,"sku":"CRAZY-9789359036984","price":37.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/LinguisticStructureofComedy.jpg?v=1773917399","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/linguistic-structure-of-comedy","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}