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Aristophanes and His Theatre of the Absurd

Aristophanes and His Theatre of the Absurd

Cartledge, Paul
Cartledge, P.

Paperback

Series: Classical World

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesTheater History

ISBN10: 1853991147
ISBN13: 9781853991141
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: Jun 1 1991
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.24 Width: 5.46 Depth: 8.54
Language: English

Aristophanes, the Athenian comic dramatist, remains popular despite historical changes in attitude and belief. Placing the plays in their total civic, religious and dramatic context, this account explores their significance for contemporary audiences, and their continuing appeal. Separate chapters address aspects of his work and world, and attempt to outline the playwright's own opinions at a time of intense political debate. With original texts quoted in translation, this comprehensive and lively study provides students with an invaluable insight into the plays and their place in classical Athens.

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