![]() ![]() ![]() All three, of course, use comic effects for a generally serious purpose. There is no doubt that a casual reading would show a certain degree of frivolity but then so would a casual reading of, say, Decline and Fall or of Dance to the Music of Time. Secondly, it is considered somewhat frivolous. This is, of course, nonsense but does seem to be a widespread view. Women do not write comic novels, at least not in the view of the canonisers. Why is this? There are three possible reasons. While it is still in print in the US and the UK (and in Australia and Canada), it is still not firmly in the canon. ![]() While that might be something of an exaggeration, there is no doubt that it is a very funny novel indeed and certainly stands comparison with other better-known English comic novels. It has been said that this is the funniest English novel written. Home » England » Stella Gibbons » Cold Comfort Farm Stella Gibbons: Cold Comfort Farm ![]()
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