The people of Aristophanes
Ehrenberg,Victor.
The people of Aristophanes / Victor Ehrenberg. - New York : Schocken Books , 1962. - xli,385 p. : 24cm.
First published in 1951, The People of Aristophanes provides a sociological account of Athens in the period of its greatest glory. Drawing upon Old Attic Comedy and the plays of Aristophanes, the author recreates, for the reader, the life of Athens at that time. He writes extensively about social structure, family, religion and political relationships within the state, and discusses the far-reaching changes which took place within Athenian society.
Donated by Prof. Romila Thapar
Greek Drama
Schocken Paperbacks
Attic Comedy
882 EHR
The people of Aristophanes / Victor Ehrenberg. - New York : Schocken Books , 1962. - xli,385 p. : 24cm.
First published in 1951, The People of Aristophanes provides a sociological account of Athens in the period of its greatest glory. Drawing upon Old Attic Comedy and the plays of Aristophanes, the author recreates, for the reader, the life of Athens at that time. He writes extensively about social structure, family, religion and political relationships within the state, and discusses the far-reaching changes which took place within Athenian society.
Donated by Prof. Romila Thapar
Greek Drama
Schocken Paperbacks
Attic Comedy
882 EHR
