Farce definition
Farce Farce is an exaggerated form of comedy. Its aim is to provoke hearty laughter. It belongs to the realm of nonsense, in which the characters a were free from everyday cares and restraints. Farce comes from a Latin word meaning "to stuff". The farces were inserted into the main play. Shakespeare's Midnight Summer's Dream and Merry Wives of Windsor has farcial elements. As a separate form of entertainment farce came into a vogue towards the close of 17th century. During 18th century there was a rise in sentimental comedy and anti-sentimental comedy. The popularity of farce during this period was not to the peak. Two successful farce during Victorian age are The Private Secretary by Charles Hautry and Charley's Aunt by Brandon. On the modern stage a good farce is to bring fortune for the author. Eg: George Bernard Shaw, Arms and the Man. Farce is not a high form of dramatic art but needs inventiveness and c