Most studies of Menander's comedies concentrate on the playwright's talent for characterization and plot construction while ignoring his artful use of theatrical conventions to create live theater. This book, based on close readings of the surviving texts, is the first to examine systematically the techniques of stagecraft--particularly stage movement--employed by the playwright in his effort to work successfully within theatrical limits.
Most studies of Menander's comedies concentrate on the playwright's talent for characterization and plot construction while ignoring his artful use of...
Though never a major power, the city of Sikyon was involved in many of the major events of Greek history and was home to several major artists. This book brings together everything that is known about Sikyon to demonstrate how the different aspects of the city's culture (politics, art, etc.) affected on another.
Though never a major power, the city of Sikyon was involved in many of the major events of Greek history and was home to several major artists. This b...
