: The book analyzes the Philogelos ("The Laughter Lover"), which is considered the oldest surviving joke book in the world.
The work is divided into two primary parts that bridge ancient theories with practical historical examples:
: It explores three main factors of Roman laughter: mockery/ridicule of a victim, responding to the unexpected, and psychological relief from tension.
: The book analyzes the Philogelos ("The Laughter Lover"), which is considered the oldest surviving joke book in the world.
The work is divided into two primary parts that bridge ancient theories with practical historical examples:
: It explores three main factors of Roman laughter: mockery/ridicule of a victim, responding to the unexpected, and psychological relief from tension.