Athenian comedy in the Roman Empire / edited by C.W. Marshall and Tom Hawkins.

Other author Marshall, C. W., 1968-
Other author Hawkins, Tom, 1972-
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2016.
Description295 pages ; 24 cm
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Abstract "Athenian comedy is firmly entrenched in the classical canon, but imperial authors debated, dissected and redirected comic texts, plots and language of Aristophanes, Menander, and their rivals in ways that reflect the non-Athenocentric, pan-Mediterranean performance culture of the imperial era. Although the reception of tragedy beyond its own contemporary era has been studied, the legacy of Athenian comedy in the Roman world is less well understood. This volume offers the first expansive treatment of the reception of Athenian comedy in the Roman Empire. These engaged and engaging studies examine the lasting impact of classical Athenian comic drama. Demonstrating a variety of methodologies and scholarly perspectives, sources discussed include papyri, mosaics, stage history, epigraphy and a broad range of literature such as dramatic works in Latin and Greek, including verse satire, essays, and epistolary fiction"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015018896
ISBN9781472588845 (hardback)