7 Tragicomic Books That I Love
Books | Tragicomedy is my favourite genre to read and write. It is no small task juggling the opposing emotions of tragedy and humour in a literary work.
Last fall I had the pleasure of writing about 7 Tragicomic books that I love for 49th Shelf.
Tragicomedy is my favourite genre to read and write. It is no small task juggling the opposing emotions of tragedy and humour in a literary work. Tragicomedy involves a careful setup of pacing, timing, tone, and character.
I chose the following books because these writers manage the funny-sad juxtaposition in surprising ways. These are works depicting fraught relationships, illness, addiction, divorce, death, murder, periods, ghosts, and more, and just when you’re least expecting it, the writer throws in a killer joke, hilarious dialogue, or humorous observation.
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