Ritual and Performativity
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ISBN13: 9780674023734
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In this groundbreaking study, Anton Bierl uses recent approaches in literary and cultural studies to investigate the chorus of Old Comedy. After an extensive theoretical introduction that also serves as a general introduction to the dramatic chorus from the comic vantage point, a close reading of Aristophanes' Thesmophoriazusae shows that ritual is indeed present in both the micro- and macrostructure of Attic comedy, not as a fossilized remnant of the origins of the genre but as part of a still existing performative choral culture. The chorus members do play a role within the dramatic plot, but they simultaneously refer to their own performance in the here and now and to their function as participants in a ritual. Bierl's investigation also includes an unparalleled treatment of the phallic songs preserved by Semos.
| ISBN-13 | 9780674023734 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0674023730 |
| Weight | 1.34 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.00 x 1.05 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $37.95 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 530 pages |
| Publisher | Center for Hellenic Studies |
| Published On | 2010-02-28 |
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