The legacy of the Greek New Comedy

In the fourth century BCE, Athenian writers developed a new kind of comedy, whose brightest star was Menander (342/341-291/290). Based on situations and characters from everyday urban life, the New Comedy left a legacy that was taken up by the writers of ancient Rome and the western Renaissance, and can still be seen today. We will trace this legacy with Powerpoint slides and with examples (in English) from plays by, among others, Menander, Plautus, Machiavelli and Shakespeare. Alfred Vincent talks to SBS Greek's Themi Kallos. the talk is on Tuesday 10 April, at 7pm at the Greek Community Club (206-210 Lakemba Street, Lakemba). It will be given in English and there is no entrance fee for attending the event.

Ο Δρ Άλφρεντ Βίντσεντ Source: Supplied