ISBN: 9781333555832 - introduction to studies in roman comedy: the interpretation of roman comedy (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the widely held belief that the form of Hellenistic comedy descends predominantly from Euripidean tragedy. The author argues that many features of Roman comedy considered Roman corruptions may, in fact, have been inherent in Greek originals and are survivals of the incoherence of earlier Greek comedy. They may also have been influenced by other factors, such as mythological travesty. The author posits that comedy may have developed from a different source altogether or been influenced by a variety of sources, not just tragedy, as theorized. These insights provide a fresh perspective on the connections between Hellenistic comedy, earlier comedy, and tragedy, opening up new avenues for understanding the development of the genre. 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.…