Augustus Luchs (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an erudite examination of the clever and often bawdy use of names by the comic playwrights of ancient Athens. It delves into the significance of names in a culture where they were carefully chosen and often carried symbolic or humorous connotations. The author explores how these dramatists employed various techniques to elicit laughter from their audiences, including wordplay, double entendres, and allusions to historical figures and events. Through meticulous analysis of specific examples, the book sheds light on Athenian society and its preoccupations. The author demonstrates how playwrights used names to satirize politicians, criticize social norms, and comment on contemporary issues. By examining the ways in which names were subverted and reinterpreted, this book uncovers the subtle nuances and wit embedded within Athenian comedies. Ultimately, this work highlights the enduring power of language and humor in shaping our understanding of the past. It offers valuable insights into the creative genius of these ancient playwrights and the enduring legacy of their comedic masterpieces. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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gebundene Ausgabe. Condition: Gut. 562 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten Bibliothek und kann die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen aufweisen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. In LATEINISCHER Sprache. la Gewicht in Gramm: 890.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Unveränderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1891. Der Verlag Antigonos spezialisiert sich auf die Herausgabe von Nachdrucken historischer Bücher. Wir achten darauf, dass diese Werke der Öffentlichkeit in einem guten Zustand zugänglich gemacht werden, um ihr kulturelles Erbe zu bewahren.…

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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Acta Seminarii Philologici Erlangensis V4 (1886) est liber qui continet varia studia philologica, quae sunt producta in Seminario Philologico Erlangensi anno 1886. Auctor huius libri est Iwanus Mueller. In hoc volumine, lector inveniet disputationes de lingua Latina et Graeca, de litterarum historia, et de interpretatione textuum antiquorum. Est opus utile quibus student linguae antiquae et historia litterarum.This Book Is In Latin.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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Unveränderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1891.