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Aristophanes had a scatter - shot style that spared neither persons nor institutions . He was opposed to the war with Sparta and mocked the government's war policies , the generals , the diplomats , the orators .
Aristophanes had a scatter - shot style that spared neither persons nor institutions . He was opposed to the war with Sparta and mocked the government's war policies , the generals , the diplomats , the orators .
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... estate of Hadrian's villa , the emperor had one theatre in the characteristic Greek architectural style for tragedy , and some distance away another in the slightly modified Roman style for comedy , both of which may be seen today .
... estate of Hadrian's villa , the emperor had one theatre in the characteristic Greek architectural style for tragedy , and some distance away another in the slightly modified Roman style for comedy , both of which may be seen today .
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After him , the Scarlattis created the style of the true bel canto aria , or “ air for beautiful singing , " which led to the flowering of melody in the romantic operatic tradition . Italian opera has remained identified with this style ...
After him , the Scarlattis created the style of the true bel canto aria , or “ air for beautiful singing , " which led to the flowering of melody in the romantic operatic tradition . Italian opera has remained identified with this style ...
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How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Reconstruction of Theatre of Dionysus at Athens | 14 |
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