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Hermann Eduard Sieckmann

9781332500581: De Comoediae Atticae Primordiis (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332500587 ISBN 13 : 9781332500581

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A clear, accessible study of how Attic comedy began and evolved, with careful analysis of form and performance. This scholarly work examines the origins of Attic tragedy and comedy, exploring how chorus, parodos, and episodic structure shaped early comic drama. It discusses metrical patterns, debate among ancient grammarians, and the long process by which Doric and Attic styles influenced each other, offering a grounded look at how ancient plays were built and performed.

The text situates Cratinus and Aristophanes within a broader tradition, tracing how parabase figures, choral song, and episodic scenes interacted as the art form developed. It also considers how later critics interpreted these early forms and what that reveals about ancient theatre practice. The result is a focused, evidence-based look at the mechanics of early Attic drama, without venturing into fictional narrative or modern reimagining.

Foundational overview of Attic comedy’s early structures and performance context

explanations of chorus roles, parabase, and episodic composition

Discussion of how Doric and Attic forms merged and diverged over time

Notes on scholarly debates and how ancient grammarians framed the evidence

Ideal for readers of classical philology, theatre history, and anyone curious about the mechanics behind early Greek comedy.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: latin
ISBN 10: 1332500587
ISBN 13: 9781332500581
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 66
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De Comoediae Atticae Primordiis (Classic Reprint)

Hermann Eduard Sieckmann

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ISBN 10 : 1332500587 ISBN 13 : 9781332500581

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and evolution of the Greek comedies of Aristophanes. The author argues that the structure of Aristophanes' comedies originated from a type of archaic Doric performance featuring an agon, or contest, between two speakers. This agon was later adapted by Attic dramatists and combined with other elements, such as the parabasis, to create the unique form of comedy that we know today. The author also examines the thematic depth of Aristophanes' comedies, arguing that they offer insights into the social, political, and cultural life of ancient Greece. Through a close analysis of Aristophanes' plays, the book sheds new light on the development of Greek comedy and its enduring significance as a form of social and political commentary. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332500581_0

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