Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy

The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy is a comprehensive critical introduction to Roman comedy and its reception, examining its literary and comic technique, stagecraft, and music. It has influenced writers and artists from Shakespeare to Molière and Martin Luther to Cole Porter, and the twentieth century has seen Christianised versions and modern versions of Plautus' Amphitryon.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 446 pages
\n Publication date: 04 April 2019
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy is a comprehensive and accessible guide to Roman comedy and its enduring reception, written by renowned international scholars. Spanning over twenty chapters, this book delves into the fundamental aspects of Roman comedy, exploring its literary and comic techniques, stagecraft, and music. It traces the genre's influence across centuries, from its classical origins to its adaptations in various forms of art, including literature, theater, and music. Roman comedy has served as a rich source of inspiration for writers and artists throughout history, from Shakespeare to Molière, from Martin Luther to Cole Porter. Similarly, as the Middle Ages witnessed Christianized versions of Terence's comedies, where harlots find God instead of husbands and young men become martyrs rather than romantic failures, the twentieth century has given us its unique interpretations of Roman comedy. Notable examples include Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and numerous modern adaptations of Plautus' Amphitryon. This companion provides a valuable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Roman comedy's enduring legacy.

\n Weight: 732g\n
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780521173889\n \n