Aristophanes and His Theatre of the Absurd (Classical World Series)

ISBN: 9781853991141

出版社: Bristol Classical Press

出版年: 1991-06-01

页数: 100

定价: GBP 11.99

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

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.