Laughter on the fringes: the reception of old comedy in the imperial greek world
Auteur :
Peterson, Anna
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780190697099
Date de publication :
21 mars 2019
Dimensions :
15,5 x 23,1 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
544 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book examines the reception of Athenian Old Comedy by Greek writers of the imperial era. It explores how the major authors of this period (Plutarch, Aelius Aristides, Lucian, Alciphron, and Libanius) adopted aspects of the genre to negotiate power struggles, facilitate rivalries, and provide a model for autobiographical writing.