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Roman Satire and the Old Comic Tradition

Roman Satire and the Old Comic Tradition( )
Author: Ferriss-Hill, Jennifer L.
ISBN:978-1-107-08154-3
Publication Date:Feb 2015
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $109.00
Book Description:

This volume demonstrates that many of Roman satire's most distinctive features derived from Greek Old Comedy. Jennifer L. Ferriss-Hill closely analyzes the writings of Aristophanes, Horace, and Persius and considers their use of authors' personas, self-referential discussions, literary criticism as personal invective, and criticism of individuals, types, and language itself.

Book Details
Pages:314
Detailed Subjects: Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical
Literary Criticism / Humor
Literary Collections / Ancient & Classical
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.942 x 9.711 x 1.092 Inches
Book Weight:1.54 Pounds



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