Parody, Politics and the Populace in Greek Old Comedy 1350060518, 9781350060517

This book argues that Old Comedy's parodic and non-parodic engagement with tragedy, satyr play, and contemporary ly

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Parody, Politics and the Populace in Greek Old Comedy
1350060518, 9781350060517

This book argues that Old Comedy's parodic and non-parodic engagement with tragedy, satyr play, and contemporary ly

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