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Comedy and Religion in Classical Athens: Narratives of Religious Experiences in Aristophanes' Wealth
Barrenechea, Francisco (University of Maryland, College Park)
Comedy and Religion in Classical Athens: Narratives of Religious Experiences in Aristophanes' Wealth
Barrenechea, Francisco (University of Maryland, College Park)
A detailed study of how Aristophanes manipulates traditional narratives of important religious experiences (oracles, healings, epiphanies) to engage with the religious discourse of his time, with a particular focus on the comedy Wealth. This book opens up a new perspective on Aristophanic drama and its relationship to Greek religion.
212 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 3 Halftones, black and white
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | August 2, 2018 |
ISBN13 | 9781107191167 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 212 |
Dimensions | 161 × 230 × 17 mm · 446 g |