“The object of farce is to provoke mirth of the simplest and most basic kind: roars of laughter rather than smiles.â€â€”A Dictionary of Literary Terms, by J.A. Cudden
English lit majors look to Aristophanes as the original comedic playwright. Maybe so, but I suspect he is merely the beneficiary of an astute librarian who saved some of his plays from destruction. Personally, I suspect there was an earlier comedy innovator, a Sheckystophanes, whose works were lost but Aristophanes probably ripped off. Call it a hunch.
Darcy is adorable! Just look at those ears. She is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She might be a little shy when you first meet her but give her … Read moreCHA Pet of the Week: Darcy
Sweet, loyal, and full of charm, Sandy is the best friend you didn’t know you were missing. After losing her previous guardian, Sandy has been thriving in a loving foster home and is now ready… Read moreHCH Pet of the Week: Sandy
From May 12 to 18 there will be a number of events in the city directed toward encouraging people to ride their bikes as part of Ride Your Bike Week. For more information on events visit www.f… Read moreGallery: Ride Your Bike Week begins in Flagstaff
The Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County Sheriff's Office would like to make the following sex offender notifications: Read moreSex offender notification
