Burlesque
iMinds
May 2014 · iMinds Pty Ltd
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5
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Learn about the development of Burlesque performance with iMinds insightful knowledge series. Burlesque is a theatrical performance concerned with parody and exaggeration. But it didn't originate in the theatre. In fact, the term 'burlesque' is believed to have originally come from the Spanish word for joke, which was "burla." The term "burlesque" was used for satirical literary works from medieval times up until the eighteenth century. Such works which can be described as burlesque include Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Miguel de Cervantes' Exemplary Novels. But in the eighteenth century, the term "burlesque" began to be used to describe serious theatrical works being performed in an irreverent, comedic way. iMinds brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.
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