Ancient Comedy and Reception
| Author | : S. Douglas Olson |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
| Total Pages | : 1086 |
| Release | : 2013-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1614511268 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781614511267 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ancient Comedy and Reception by : S. Douglas Olson
Download or read book Ancient Comedy and Reception written by S. Douglas Olson and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection provides an overview of the reception history of a major literary genre from Greco-Roman antiquity to the present day. Looking first at Athenian comic poets and comedy in the Roman Empire, the volume goes on to discuss Greco-Roman comedy's reception throughout the ages. It concludes with a look at the modern era, taking into account literary translations and stage productions as well as modern media such as radio and film.
