The Eleven Comedies -Vol. 2- The Comedies of Aristophanes, Volume Two
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Smk Books
34,99 €
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
03.04.2018
Verlag
Smk BooksSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/15,7/1,9 cm
Gewicht
546 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-5154-2896-1
A continuation of Aristophanes' comic plays, presenting further examples of Old Comedy with their characteristic blend of satire, invention, and theatrical form. This second volume in the collected Eleven Comedies brings together additional plays attributed to Aristophanes, extending the representation of his work within the context of classical Athenian drama. The plays continue to engage with political life, public figures, and intellectual movements, combining direct satire with imaginative scenarios and structured comic devices. Their construction reflects the conventions of Old Comedy, including choral interludes, formal addresses, and a fluid movement between realism and exaggeration. Across these works, Aristophanes develops themes introduced in earlier plays while varying tone and structure according to subject and setting. The narratives frequently place individuals or communities within altered or exaggerated circumstances, allowing social tensions and institutional practices to be examined through inversion and parody. Language and performance remain central, with dialogue and lyric elements working together to produce both humour and commentary. Presented as part of a multi-volume sequence, this edition contributes to a broader engagement with Aristophanes' dramatic corpus. It is intended for readers of classical literature, theatre history, and the development of comic form, offering continued access to one of the foundational voices of Western drama.
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