Laughter on the fringes: the reception of old comedy in the imperial Greek world

This work 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...

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Main Author: Peterson, Anna ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press 2019
Series:Oxford scholarship online
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:This work 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
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2019. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource
ISBN:9780190697129
DOI:10.1093/oso/9780190697099.001.0001

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