Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies (Nov 2012)

Greek Skoptic Epigram and ‘Popular’ Literature: <i>Anth.Gr.</i> XI and the <i>Philogelos</i>

  • Lucia Floridi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 52, no. 4
pp. 632 – 660

Abstract

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The similarities between skoptic epigram and popular joke literature are revealed in their common themes and in their structure, which suggests the existence of a shared comic scheme.