Aristophanes: An Author for the Stage Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Aristophanes: An Author for the Stage Book

Carlo Ferdinando Russo's acclaimed work examines Aristophanes' comedies as plays intended for the stage--not the page. Russo's in-depth philological analysis of the plays is founded on an ever present perception of the realities of Greek theatre. He shows how deviations in the text can often be explained with reference to the actual competitions they were written for. He also considers the invention of printing as a cause of root changes in the nature of drama: the modern reader is inclined to see Aristophanes as an author of texts for reading, rather than of fluid libretti for performance. First published in Italy in 1962, it is now finally available in English and much updated.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £22.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • 0415154049
  • 9780415154048
  • Carlo Ferdinando Russo
  • 6 March 1997
  • Routledge
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 296
  • 1
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.