Publisher's Synopsis
""Comic Terminations In Aristophanes And The Comic Fragments, Part 1: Diminutives, Character Names, Patronymics"" is a scholarly work written by Charles William Peppler and originally published in 1902. The book focuses on the use of diminutives, character names, and patronymics in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes and other comic fragments from the same period. Peppler examines the linguistic and cultural significance of these elements, providing detailed analysis of their usage and implications for the characters and themes of the plays. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature and language, as well as for anyone interested in the history and evolution of comedy as a literary genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.