Table of Contents

Introduction
A. Doric Comedy
B. Attic `Old Comedy'
C. `Middle' and `New' Comedy
D. The Reception of Other Poetry
E. Politics and Politicians
F. Philosophy and Philosophers
G. Food and Dining
H. Wine and Symposia
I. Women
J. Aspects of Daily Life

About the Author

S. Douglas Olson is Distinguished McKnight Professor at the University of Minnesota.

Reviews

There is a great deal of learning on display in Broken Laughter and much information communicated with great economy. Matthew Leigh, Times Literary Supplement Broken Laughter will help break new ground in rendering more accessible the world of Greek comedy beyond Aristophanes and Menander. Tom Hawkins, Bryn Mawr Classical Review This beautifully produced book is a unique and indispensible resource for all students of classical Greek literature...Essential. Choice