Aristophanes is one of the most well-known playwrights who wrote comedies during the events of Athens. His plays often critiqued the political and social issues of the time through satire and humor.
happy comedies, problem plays, romantic comedies.
The political leaders who were made fun of in the comedies written during the golden age of Athens were mainly the politicians and the wealthy citizens of Athens. The comedies were written by the three major comic playwrights of the time: Aristophanes Eupolis and Cratinus. These playwrights used satire to make fun of their political rivals and the wealthy citizens of Athens. They made fun of politicians for their arrogance greed and lack of political savvy. They also mocked the wealthy for their opulence and extravagance. Aristophanes Eupolis CratinusThe comedies of these three playwrights provided a unique insight into the politics society and culture of Athens during this time. The comedies were not only entertaining but they also provided a critical commentary on the state of Athenian politics and society. These plays have been an important source of information for historians who have studied the golden age of Athens.
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Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, histories, and tragicomedies.
Mainly he wrote tragedies, but he also wrote comedies.
No, he wrote comedies and histories as well.
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You can learn that Shakespeare wrote romantic comedies long before anyone else was writing romantic comedies.
William Shakespeare
Greek and Roman comedies usually showed men as unstable and seeking a new life while women were portrayed as stable and secure.
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