Farce may often border on tragedy; indeed, farce is nearer tragedy in its essence than comedy is. (Samuel Taylor Coleridge)

Farce may often border on tragedy; indeed, farce is nearer tragedy in its essence than comedy is.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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