| Aristophanes and His Theatre of the Absurd Contributor(s): Cartledge, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853991147 ISBN-13: 9781853991141 Publisher: Bristol Classical Press OUR PRICE: $26.68 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1991 Annotation: 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 will provide students with an invaluable insight into the plays and their place in classical Athens. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Dewey: 882.01 |
| Series: Classical World |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 5.46" W x 8.54" (0.31 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |