Studies of ancient theater have traditionally taken Athens as their creative center. In this book, however, the lens is widened to examine the origins and devel

Explores the origins and development of ancient drama, especially comedy, on Sicily and its relationship to the political situation.

This volume brings together archeologists, art historians, philologists, literary scholars, political scientists, and historians to articulate the ways in which

An explanation of Greek theater as seen through its many depictions in classical art

Many dogmas regarding Greek theatre were established by researchers who lacked experience in the mounting of theatrical productions. In his wide-ranging and pro