Festivity, Laugther and Social Communication in the Late Middle Ages

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24197/em.22.2021.349-384

Keywords:

Medieval festival, Popular Cultura, laughter, Social Communication, Council government

Abstract

The dull and harsh lives of the inhabitants of late medieval towns found a vent in some celebrations like Carnival and other burlesque festivals which ran counter to the oppressive norm and fostered a liberating view on life. Laughter, persecuted In this little-fun-inducing atmosphere, always found shelter in celebrations where the popular classes participated. The councils contributed financially to the splendor of the in exchange for a greater control over the participants. Social communication between the different urban groups increased as a result of the mass participation in the festivities.

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Published

2021-06-21

Issue

No. 22 (2021): Governance and Management of Seigniorial Estates in Southern Europe

Section

MISCELLANY

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Festivity, Laugther and Social Communication in the Late Middle Ages. (2021). Edad Media. Revista De Historia, 22, 349-384. https://doi.org/10.24197/em.22.2021.349-384