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The Humanist Comedy

About The Humanist Comedy

From the ancient Greek comedies of Aristophanes, the famous poem by Lucretius and dialogues of Cicero to early modern and Enlightenment essays and philosophical texts, the author analyzes the prevalence of openness of mind and relieving good humour in Western thought. He also examines a postmodern novel by the Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300197518
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 280
  • Published:
  • May 27, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 160x234x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 412 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 1, 2024

Description of The Humanist Comedy

From the ancient Greek comedies of Aristophanes, the famous poem by Lucretius and dialogues of Cicero to early modern and Enlightenment essays and philosophical texts, the author analyzes the prevalence of openness of mind and relieving good humour in Western thought. He also examines a postmodern novel by the Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago.

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