Aristophanes and Alcibiades : echoes of contemporary history in Athenian comedy / Michael Vickers.

Author/creator Vickers, Michael J. author.
Format Book
PublicationBerlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2015]
Descriptionxxi, 241 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Alcibiades--In literature.
Aristophanes--Characters. --Alcibiades.
Aristophanes--Criticism and interpretation.
Politics in literature.
Greek drama (Comedy)--History and criticism.

Abstract "This study of Aristophanes provides the basis for a total re-assessment not only of Aristophanes as a poet and playwright, but also of our perception of politics and the role of the theatre in classical Athens. It shows how Aristophanes used allegorical means to comment on the day-to-day political concerns of Athenians, in particular the problems presented by the gradual emergence of Alcibiades as one of the most powerful figures in the state." -- Provided by publisher
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 203-223), appendixes, and indexes.
LCCN 2015027532
ISBN9783110437539 (hardcover)
ISBN3110437538 (hardcover)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PA3879 .V47 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold