An ancient theatre dynasty: the elder Carcinus, the young Xenocles and the sons of Carcinus in Aristophanes

The elder Carcinus and his sons are mentioned, or appear on stage, as tragic performers in three plays by Aristophanes (Wasps, Clouds and Peace). They provide a unique insight into how the performance of tragedy could be (and frequently was) a family business. This study attempts to establish what c...

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Main Author: Stewart, Edmund
Format: Article
Published: Akademie Verlag 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/49096/