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Laughter on the Fringes

The Reception of Old Comedy in the Imperial Greek World

Laughter on the Fringes( )
Author: Peterson, Anna
ISBN:978-0-19-069709-9
Publication Date:Mar 2019
Publisher:Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $150.00
Book Description:

This book examines the reception of Athenian Old Comedy by Greek writers of the imperial era. It explores how the major authors of this period (Plutarch, Aelius Aristides, Lucian, Alciphron, and Libanius) adopted aspects of the genre to negotiate power struggles, facilitate rivalries, and provide a model for autobiographical writing.

Book Details
Pages:240
Detailed Subjects: Literary Criticism / Drama
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.435 x 9.204 x 1.092 Inches
Book Weight:1.049 Pounds



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