Roman Comedy

by David Konstan

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This book explores the social institutions, the prevailing social values, and the ideology of the ancient city-state as revealed in Roman Comedy. The very essence of comedy is social, writes David Konstan, and in the complex movement of its plots we may be able to discern the lineaments and contradictions of the reigning ideas of an age.

David Konstan looks closely at eight plays: Plautus's Aulularia, Asinaria, Captivi,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0801415314

ISBN13:9780801415319

Release Date:April 1983

Publisher:Cornell University Press

Length:184 Pages

Weight:0.84 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Comedy Drama Greek & Roman Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

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