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Routledge Menander in Contexts: 16 - Classical Studies Book

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Explore the rich legacy of Athenian comedy with Menander in Contexts: 16. For centuries, the works of Menander (c. 342-291 BC) were considered lost to history. However, recent papyrus discoveries have restored his plays to the literary world, placing him alongside legendary dramatists like Sophocles and Euripides. This volume offers a deep look into how his light drama shaped Western theatrical traditions. Part of the Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies series, this book brings together sixteen different contributors to analyze the surviving works of Menander. It provides a comprehensive look at his influence and the historical context of his writing. This text is a valuable resource for students, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of ancient Greek drama and its lasting impact on modern storytelling.

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Includes scholarly analysis from sixteen different contributors to provide a broad perspective on Menander's work.

Explores the historical significance of Menander as a major ancient Greek dramatist alongside Aeschylus and Aristophanes.

Covers the impact of papyrus discoveries that brought Menander's lost plays back into the modern literary canon.

Traces the origins of the Western tradition of light drama back to the Athenian comedies of the 4th century BC.

Part of the respected Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies series for academic and historical research.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415843715
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Exhibition & Collection Catalogs > Museums
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Release Date: 13 December 2013
Listed Since: 07 January 2013

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