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The Dyskolos | Menander

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With the discovery and translation of the Dyskolos ("The Grouch"), Menander comes alive with subtle philosophy and vision. His world of troubled lovers, scheming servants, and foolish old men, with its witty dialogue and quick turnabouts in plot, offers friendly advice on life as we still experience it today and insightful commentary on the shortcomings of humanity. In this play about an outrageous misanthrope, the mischief he causes, and the comeuppance he receives, we encounter a comic spirit that Moli?re would have bowed to in homage.

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The Dyskolos | Menander

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It doesn't seem right to rate a play that doesn't have its text fully intact/available, but Menander's sophisticated and supposedly more nuanced New Comedy made me miss Aristophanes's buffoonish, rambunctious, and wildly imaginative Old Comedy. Aristophanes's dad jokes had a sting to them. I read the translation by Norma Miller, titled Old Cantankerous, and it's basically like if Frasier's dad was the lead character in an ancient Greek play.

sarahbarnes 😂😂 1y

AnnR So funny, Batsy. That would have been a play worth seeing. ❤ Frasier. Loved that series. 1y

Megabooks 🤣🤣 1y

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batsy @Ann_Reads Thanks 😁 Frasier was such fun. I just couldn't help thinking of it while reading this play! 1y

CarolynM 🤣 But does he have a cute dog? 1y

batsy @CarolynM Sadly, does not have his own Eddie 😂 1y

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