aristophanes
Definition
Proper noun * Aristophanes: An ancient Greek playwright, specifically a comic dramatist, who lived from approximately 448 to 380 BC. He is celebrated for his surviving comedic plays, which are a primary source for understanding Athenian society, politics, and culture during the Classical period.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- We are studying the plays of Aristophanes in my classical literature course.
- Aristophanes often used satire to criticize prominent figures like Socrates in his comedies.
- "Lysistrata," a famous play by Aristophanes, features a sex strike by women to end a war.
Advanced Usage
- Aristophanic (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Aristophanes or his style of comedy, especially its use of bold fantasy, satire, and political commentary.
- The political sketch had a distinctly Aristophanic flavor, using absurd humor to make its point.
Variants and Related Words
- Aristophanic: As above, the adjectival form.
Synonyms
- Comic playwright
- Ancient dramatist
- Satirist (specifically in the context of his comedic style)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- An Aristophanic comedy: Used to describe a work of comedy that employs fantastical plots, sharp political satire, and robust, often bawdy humor.
- The modern play, with its absurd premise and political jabs, was described by critics as an Aristophanic comedy.
Noun
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an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
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