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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen E. Kidd (Brown University, Rhode Island)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.320kg ISBN: 9781107674790ISBN 10: 1107674794 Pages: 216 Publication Date: 23 March 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Greek notions of nonsense; 2. Nonsense as 'no-reference': riddles, allegories, metaphors; 3. Nonsense as 'no-serious-sense': the case of Cinesias; 4. Nonsense as 'no-sense': jokes, puns, and language play; 5. Playing it straight: comedy's 'nonsense!' accusations; Conclusions.ReviewsAuthor InformationStephen E. Kidd is Assistant Professor in Classics at Brown University, Rhode Island. He has published articles on Greek comedy as well as other topics like ancient dreams and games. His research interests center broadly around the role of play in ancient life and how such play affects modes of interpretation and evaluation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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