The Languages of Aristophanes

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The book explores linguistic variation in Aristophanic comedy, offering insights into intra-dialectal diversity within Classical Attic Greek. It analyzes a variety of registers, sociolects, and idiolects, merging stylistic and statistical observations with modern sociolinguistic research. This comprehensive examination enhances the understanding of socio-cultural phenomena depicted in Aristophanes' plays, revealing the complexity of the Attic dialect and its reflection of contemporary society.