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Spectator Politics: Metatheatre and Performance in Aristophanes
From: The Virginia Quarterly Review
Date: 20030701
Author:Anonymous
Spectator Politics: Metatheatre and Performance in Aristophanes, by Niall W. Slater.
Contrary to the Wizard of Oz, Aristophanes' plea is one of "do pay attention to that man behind the curtain." Such is the central thesis of Slater's superb book, an apt sequel to his fine study of Plautus' similar approach to Roman comedy. As entertaining as Aristophanes' gags and jibs were, they were also meant to nurture critical minds. Revealing the tricks underlying his staged effects and those of his characters was his way of teaching the public to "listen to the gears clanking" in the performances of ...
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