Overview

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

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$37.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

530 pages

Publisher

Center for Hellenic Studies

Published On

2010-02-28



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