Aristophanes' comedy of names: a study of speaking names in aristophanes
Auteur :
Kanavou, Nikoletta
Éditeur :
De Gruyter
ISBN :
9783110247060
Date de publication :
16 nov. 2010
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,5 cm
Poids :
482 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
Aristophanes, the celebrated Greek comic poet, is famous for his plays on contemporary themes, in which he exercises fierce political satire. This title addresses questions such as why particular names are chosen (or invented), and how they relate to the plays' characters and themes.