Laughter : an Essay on the Meaning of the Comic a Fremch philosopher Henri Bergson analyzes the meaning of laughter and why people laugh. He argues that laughter is common not only for humans but other animals as well. People laugh when they see a funny hat or a piece of clothes on someone or when they hear something funny. Sometimes they even start giggling when being alone just because the feel like expressing their emotions. The author believes that the nature of laughter is hidden in the necessity of responding to a certain things or events or addressing discomfort in an unexpected way. We giggle when someone fails to unwrap bonbons. Bergson recaps: "Rigidity is the comic, and laughter is its corrective." Besides, the author analyzes the principle of comedies and humor of such outstanding actors as Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd. The book would be interesting for everyone who likes laughing and who wants to learn more about its nature.