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The older comedians enjoyed the privilege of allowing the Chorus occasionally to address the spectators in its own name; this was called a Parabasis, and, as I shall afterwards show, was in accordance with the spirit of comedy.
Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature August Wilhelm Schlegel 1806
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A second edition of the drama was apparently produced some years later, to which the 'Parabasis' of the play as we possess it must belong, as it refers to events subsequent to the date named.
The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 446? BC-385? BC Aristophanes
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This remarkable and distinctive feature, by-the-bye, of the Old Comedy, the 'Parabasis' to wit, calls for a word of explanation.
The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1 446? BC-385? BC Aristophanes
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Read more from Issac Butler in his blog: Parabasis
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Read more from Issac Butler in his blog: Parabasis
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He writes the blog Parabasis and is the founder of the Rapid Response Team, a current-events-themed live radio variety show.
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Read more from Isaac Butler at his blog Parabasis.
Buzzine » The Fall 2008
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Read more from Isaac Butler at his blog Parabasis.
Buzzine » Iran 2008
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He writes the blog Parabasis and is the founder of the Rapid Response Team, a current-events-themed live radio variety show.
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In the first edition probably the Parabasis came in here; at all events a long choral ode must have intervened.
The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 446? BC-385? BC Aristophanes
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