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Post-Aristophanic Comedy: Studies In The Social Outlook Of Middle And New Comedy At Both Athens And Rome

Post-Aristophanic Comedy: Studies In The Social Outlook Of Middle And New Comedy At Both Athens And Rome

Dunkin, Paul Shaner

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ISBN10: 1436709687
ISBN13: 9781436709682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Post-Aristophanic Comedy: Studies In The Social Outlook Of Middle And New Comedy At Both Athens And Rome is a book written by Paul Shaner Dunkin. The book is a detailed analysis of the social outlook of Middle and New Comedy in Athens and Rome after the era of Aristophanes. The author examines the works of several playwrights and comedians, including Menander, Plautus, and Terence, and explores the themes and characters in their plays.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific aspects of post-Aristophanic comedy, such as the portrayal of women, the use of language, and the depiction of social classes. Dunkin also discusses the historical context in which these plays were written and performed, providing insights into the social and cultural norms of the time.Overall, Post-Aristophanic Comedy is a comprehensive and insightful study of the evolution of comedy in Athens and Rome, and the ways in which it reflected and influenced the social attitudes of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and its role in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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