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Cratini Veteris Comici Graeci Fragmenta... presents a collection of the surviving fragments from the works of Cratinus, one of the major figures of Old Comedy in ancient Greece. This compilation offers invaluable insights into the development of comedic drama in the 5th century BCE. Cratinus was known for his innovative use of satire and his willingness to challenge political and social norms through his plays. These fragments, meticulously gathered and presented, provide scholars and enthusiasts with a glimpse into the wit and cultural context of Cratinus's work. Though incomplete, they reveal the distinctive style and enduring influence of a playwright whose contributions helped shape the landscape of ancient Greek theatre. This book is an essential resource for anyone studying classical literature, Greek history, or the history of drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.