The Comedies of Aristophanes, 2 vols.

This book examines the origins of censorship and free speech, beginning with early Greek comedy.

This companion guide walks through the context, history, and elements of Ancient Greek comedy.

Shakespeare’s comedies emulate the tropes, humor, and themes of Ancient Greek comedy.

This short video discusses several of Aristophanes’s comedies and the impact they had on Athenian and modern culture.

The Muppet Show mimics many Greek comedic tropes, the humorous chorus of Statler and Waldorf being one example. It is also a terrific example of modern comedy.

This video discusses the origin, structure, ages, and playwrights of Ancient Greek Comedy.

Much of Greek comedy survives in fragments. This book compiles and discusses several of these survivors.

This historical account tells of the conflict between Sparta and Athens, a war that sparked much of Aristophanes’s comedy.

Shakespeare’s comedies emulate the tropes, humor, and themes of Ancient Greek comedy.

Like Aristophanes, Saturday Night Live pokes fun at current events and satires figures in modern politics.