The paper aims to challenge the traditional view of Crates as an apolitical and non-topical comic poet. This vision originates from a disputable reading of ancient testimonia (Aristoph. Equ. 537-540 = test. 6; Aristot. Poet. 1449b = test. 5), and builds on out-dated interpretive categories. The radicalization of this prejudice has often prevented the investigation of possible historical hints in Crates’ fragments. An analysis of some titles and fragments suggests a reframe of the case.
Crates and the polis. Reframing the case
serena perrone
2020-01-01
Abstract
The paper aims to challenge the traditional view of Crates as an apolitical and non-topical comic poet. This vision originates from a disputable reading of ancient testimonia (Aristoph. Equ. 537-540 = test. 6; Aristot. Poet. 1449b = test. 5), and builds on out-dated interpretive categories. The radicalization of this prejudice has often prevented the investigation of possible historical hints in Crates’ fragments. An analysis of some titles and fragments suggests a reframe of the case.
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