Ritual and Performativity : The Chorus in Old Comedy Paperback / softback
by Anton Bierl
Part of the Hellenic Studies Series series
Paperback / softback
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In this groundbreaking study, Anton Bierl uses recent approaches in literary and cultural studies to investigate the chorus of Old Comedy.
After an extensive theoretical introduction that also serves as a general introduction to the dramatic chorus from the comic vantage point, a close reading of Aristophanes' Thesmophoriazusae shows that ritual is indeed present in both the micro- and macrostructure of Attic comedy, not as a fossilized remnant of the origins of the genre but as part of a still existing performative choral culture.
The chorus members do play a role within the dramatic plot, but they simultaneously refer to their own performance in the here and now and to their function as participants in a ritual.
Bierl's investigation also includes an unparalleled treatment of the phallic songs preserved by Semos.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:530 pages
- Publisher:Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
- Publication Date:01/01/2007
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- ISBN:9780674023734
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:530 pages
- Publisher:Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies
- Publication Date:01/01/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780674023734
