Greek Old Comedy and Aristophanes
Aristophanes is the only extant writer of Greek Old Comedy.
Aristophanes and Old Comedy
Aristophanes is the only example of Old Comedy we have. Aristophanes may also be considered an example of the next stage in the evolution of comedy, Middle Comedy.
Aristophanes and Greek Old Comedy
John Porter discusses the origins of Old Comedy in ritual, the stage conventions, plots, and the prizes Aristophanes won.
Introduction to Old Comedy
Roger Dunkle's site describes the characteristics of Old Comedy and explains its relationship with Middle and New Comedy.
Old Comedy
Old Comedy was burlesque, filled with virulent abuse and personal vilification, which used buffoonery to attack prevailing hypocrisy.
Aristophanes and Old Comedy
A basic look at Aristophanes, the surviving writer of ancient Greek Old Comedy and one of our sources on Socrates.