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Examines the beginnings and early development of the literary genre named Menippean satire in the 16th century. Shows its Greco-Roman unity, its different branches, and its continuity from early classical to early Medieval times, discussing Menippus himself, Seneca, Petronius, Lucian, Ennodius, and other writers. Also discusses modern theories by Northrop Frye and Mikhail Bakhtin. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.