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from completely absurdist or fantastical genres. Farces are often episodic or short in duration, and set in one specific location where all events occur.

Farces have historically been performed for the stage and film, and can be improvised or scripted. Types of farce include backstage farces, tragic farces and bedroom farces.

Historical context

The term farce is derived from the French word

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