Making of Menander's Comedy

Goldberg, Sander M.

ISBN 10: 0485111896 / ISBN 13: 9780485111897

Edité par Athlone Press, 1980

Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000305866

Synopsis :

This book has hardback covers.Ex-library,With usual stamps and markings,In fair condition, suitable as a study copy.No dust jacket.

Présentation de l'éditeur: The discovery on papyrus of plays by Menander, the greatest writer of Greek New Comedy, at last makes possible an evaluation on his own terms of an ancient author who, through the adaptations of Plautus and Terence, profoundly influenced the course of western drama. The present study establishes a critical perspective for understanding the kind of comedy Menander wrote, his roots, the theatrical effects he sought, and the extent of his achievement. Chapters on the major plays analyse their techniques of construction and characterisation, suggesting both the strengths and the limitations of Menander's comic tradition.

This study is based on the Oxford Greek text but cites all ancient authors in translation to open the discussion to a wider audience. An introductory chapter places the tradition of New Comedy in the history of drama, and modern parallels are drawn wherever helpful. It will therefore be of value to students of drama as well as to classicists.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Making of Menander's Comedy
Éditeur : Athlone Press
Date d'édition : 1980
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : Jaquette