Songs of Aristophanes

Zusatztext The explanatory text is highly readable because of its refreshingly low amount of footnotes. Important quotations and bibliographical references are integrated into the text! giving the impression of a lively discussion ... Parker incorporates her scholarly knowledge into the discussion and evaluates opposing views only where absolutely vital. She offers sensitive observations and readings without ever exceeding the self-imposed limits. Klappentext This books provides a full text, with scansions, of the lyric of the surviving plays, and an introduction to the different rhythms used by Aristophanes, their origins, and literary associations. Dr. Parker pays particular attention to the role played by lyric metre in the structure of the plays and to distinguishing the different levels of metrical style, thus illustrating the integral part metre plays in Aristophanes' dramatic art and satire. Zusammenfassung Aristophanes' comedies were musical as much as dramatic performances. The nearest we can get to the scores is to study the rhythms and styles of his lyric verse. This book provides a long needed clear, systematic and fully accessible introduction to Aristophanes' lyric poetry and to Greek metre in general - showing how metre forms an integral part of Aristophanes' dramatic art and satire.

Product details

• Authors: L. P. E. Parker, L. P. E. (Fellow and Tutor in Classics Parker, L.p.e. Parker, Parker L. P. E.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.1996
• EAN: 9780198149446
• ISBN: 978-0-19-814944-6
• No. of pages: 604
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Early Music (Up To C 1000 Ce)