Description
Re-examines Aristophanes' engagement with Greek religion by studying his dramatization of traditional stories of religious experiences.
About the Author
Francisco Barrenechea is Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests include ancient Greek drama, as well as its reception in the Hispanic world. Among his publications are articles on stories of Greek miracle cures, the reception of Greek tragedy in Mexico, fragmentary plays, and Latin epic. He has been the recipient of fellowships from the Center for Hellenic Studies and the Loeb Classical Library Foundation.
Reviews
'Barrenechea's book will make you change your mind. Barrenechea has chosen as a touchstone of his deep analysis the relationship between comedy and religion, scrutinized through three significant elements of the story, namely divination, incubation, and epiphany.' Simone Beta, Religious Studies Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781107191167
Author Francisco Barrenechea
Format Hardback
Page Count 212
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 450g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 158mm * 16mm