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Pragmatic approaches to drama studies in communication on the ancient stage

"This volume collects papers on pragmatic perspectives on ancient theatre. Scholars working on literature, linguistics, and theatre will find interesting insights on verbal and non-verbal uses of language in ancient Greek and Roman Drama. Comedies and Tragedies spanning from 5th B.C.E. to 1st C...

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Other Authors: Martin, Gunther (Editor), Iurescia, Federica (Editor), Hof, Severin (Editor), Sorrentino, Giada (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden Brill 2020, 2020
Series:The language of classical literature
Subjects:
Literary Criticism / Medieval
Online Access:
Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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