Publisher's Synopsis
Soliloquy In Ancient Comedy is a book written by John Dean Bickford and published in 1922. The book explores the use of soliloquy as a dramatic device in ancient Greek and Roman comedy. Bickford examines the ways in which soliloquies were employed by playwrights such as Aristophanes, Menander, and Plautus to reveal character, advance the plot, and comment on social and political issues of the time. The author also analyzes the various types of soliloquy, including monologues, asides, and choral odes, and discusses their significance in the context of ancient comedy. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical literature and theatre, as well as anyone interested in the history of drama and the evolution of dramatic techniques.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
