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Explore a seminal work on Athenian comedy with Aristophanes: An Author for the Stage by Carlo Ferdinando Russo. Originally published in Italy in 1962, this classic study is now available in English with much-updated content. Russo provides a detailed analysis that treats the plays as libretti for actors and singers rather than just texts, keeping the focus on the stage throughout his study. This book is essential reading for students of classical drama and scholars of ancient Greek theater. By examining the works through a theatrical lens, Russo offers a perspective that is both scholarly and lively, combining philological study with a deep understanding of performance. Whether you are studying the history of comedy or the specific mechanics of Aristophanic drama, this updated edition serves as a foundational resource for your academic library.

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Provides a detailed analysis of Aristophanes' plays as libretti intended for actors and singers.

Offers a unique perspective that focuses on the stage rather than treating works as mere texts.

Includes much-updated content in this English edition for modern students and scholars.

Serves as a seminal work in Aristophanic scholarship, recognized by classics experts.

Combines scholarly philological study with a lively approach to theatrical analysis.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 August 1994
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29 January 2007

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