In Reply to: RE: Comedy: far more difficult than drama, obviously: note how posted by Rod H. on February 28, 2008 at 09:56:04:
... but mocked most social conventions, very especially religion, using reductio ad absurdum in most cases: hidden satires, yes; but no comedies, even if his masterly use of surrealism can make you smile, even laugh...
Or would you take a sardonic smile as a sign of mirth?
Regards
BF
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