Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgements vi
4. Author Notes and Abbreviations vii
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. Life and Art 23
7. 2. Highs and Lows 65
8. 3. Belly and Brain, Mind and Matter 97
9. 4. Comedies of the Flesh 134
10. 5. Tyrants Annoyed 178
11. 6. Last Laughs 226
12. Bibliography 275
13. Index 293