A commentary on Aristophanes' "Knights":

"A Commentary on Aristophanes' Knights presents a fresh look at the play that cemented Aristophanes' reputation as a rising star in comic theater. Knights offers an examination of social and political life in ancient Athens during the empire-destroying Peloponnesian War, as well as gi...

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Main Author: Anderson, Carl Arne (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Ancient Greek
Published: Ann Arbor University of Michigan Press May 2020
Edition:First published
Series:Michigan classical commentaries
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Summary:"A Commentary on Aristophanes' Knights presents a fresh look at the play that cemented Aristophanes' reputation as a rising star in comic theater. Knights offers an examination of social and political life in ancient Athens during the empire-destroying Peloponnesian War, as well as giving us Aristophanes' vicious send-up of the dangerous populist demagogue Cleon. This is a thoroughly modern commentary on a key play in the theatrical genre of Old Comedy, which satirized virtually every aspect of Athenian life in a period when Athens was at the height of its power and international prestige. In addition to the complete Greek text and commentary, this volume includes a substantial introduction to the playwright's career and to the historical and political background of the play. It includes advice for students on grammar and syntax, meter, festivals and staging, as well as topical and literary references and allusions that will help guide students to a mature appreciation of the comedy's humor, seriousness, and artistic quality. Priced and sized for classroom use, this is the first full commentary on Knights since 1901 and will be widely welcomed"--
Physical Description:249 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9780472074457
0472074458
9780472054459
0472054457

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