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

By Paul Shaner Dunkin

Book Overview

""Post-Aristophanic Comedy: Studies In The Social Outlook Of Middle And New Comedy At Both Athens And Rome"" by Paul Shaner Dunkin is a scholarly work that explores the social and political context of ancient Greek and Roman comedy. The book focuses on the works of Middle and New Comedy, which followed the work of Aristophanes and were written during the fourth and third centuries BCE. Dunkin examines the ways in which these comedies reflected the social and political realities of their time, including issues of class, gender, and power. He also compares the comedic traditions of Athens and Rome, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two cultures. The book is aimed at scholars and students of classical literature and history, but may also be of interest to anyone interested in the social and political contexts of ancient comedy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432579452
• ISBN13: 9781432579456
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"