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Exploring the intersection of comedy and politics, this analysis delves into how fifth-century Athenian playwrights, particularly Aristophanes, critiqued the rise of rhetoric alongside the evolution of democracy. The book highlights the satirical portrayal of oratory as a reflection on the strengths and weaknesses of Athenian democracy, revealing the significant role comedy played in shaping public discourse during this transformative period in Classical Greece.
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The Court of Comedy, Wilfred E. Major
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- 2016
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