Spectator Politics: Metatheatre and Performance in Aristophanes

From: The Virginia Quarterly Review | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: Anonymous | Copyright information

Spectator Politics: Metatheatre and Performance in Aristophanes, by Niall W. Slater.

Contrary to the Wizard of Oz, Aristophanes' plea is one of "do pay attention to that man behind the curtain." Such is the central thesis of Slater's superb book, an apt sequel to his fine study of Plautus' similar approach to Roman comedy. As entertaining as Aristophanes' gags and jibs were, they were also meant to nurture critical minds. Revealing the tricks underlying his staged effects and those of ...

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