The Rivals of Aristophanes: Studies in Athenian Old Comedy

by David Harvey (Editor), John Wilkins (Editor), Myfanwy Tristram (Illustrator)

The work of the other comic poets of classical Athens, those who competed with, and some cases defeated, their (eventually) better-known fellow comedian, Aristophanes, has almost eluded the historical record. The poetry of Cratinus, Phrynichus, Eupolis and the rest has survived only in tantalising, often tiny, fragments and citations. Modern studies in this field have themselves often been difficult to access. Here a cast of international scholars provides a set of 28 interpretative essays to cover every poet of Athenian Old Comedy for whom significant evidence survives.

600 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Mr F.D. (David) Harvey is an Honorary Fellow at the Department of Classics and Ancient History of the University of Exeter, England.

Although in poor health, he continues to be involved with the department following his retirement in 2002.

He is married to Hazel Harvey, with whom he has collaborated.