Aristophanes and the Definition of Comedy

by M.S. Silk

In this book Professor Silk presents a radically new critical study of Aristophanes. Through an exploration of Aristophanes' comic poetry, informed by a wide range of theory from Kierkegaard to Adorno, a particular consideration of Aristophanes' own understanding of his medium, and challenging comparisons with modern literature, this book adds a new chapter to the long-standing debate about the nature and potentialities of comedy.

462 pages, Paperback

First published November 23, 2000

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a thought provoking book on Aristophanes and Aristophanic scholarship. I particularly enjoyed his chapter on the seriousness of Aristophanic comedy and his take on the ever present discussion of politics in Aristophanes.