Bakhtin coined the term 'carnivalesque'
Mikhail Bakhtin
Bakhtin coined the term 'carnivalesque'
This concept is significant in literary criticism as it provides a framework for analyzing texts that use humor and the grotesque to critique societal structures and conventions.
Understanding Bakhtin's 'carnivalesque' helps scholars and readers appreciate how literature can challenge and subvert established norms.
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