Greek Comedy
Ancient European History
Comedy and Society
In this podcast Dr Fiona Hobden of the University of Liverpool discusses what Greek Comedy can tell us about society of ancient Greece.
1. Ordinary people in fantastical situations.
2. Aristophanes. A critique of contemporary Athens.
3. Criticism of both tyranny and democracy.
4. Concerns about the current political system.
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