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Why is Aristophanes called "The Father of Comedy"? - Mark Robinson

Aristophanes, often referred to as the Father of Comedy, wrote the world’s earliest surviving comic dramas. They're stuffed full of parodies, songs, sexual jokes and surreal fantasy -- and they’ve shaped how comedy’s been written and performed ever since. Mark Robinson shares a brief history of Aristophanes. Lesson by Mark Robinson, directed by Anton Bogaty.

English
  • Originally Aired August 21, 2018
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 2, 2022 by
    Kocha
  • Modified November 2, 2022 by
    Kocha