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Antiphanes

Antiphanes (Ancient Greek: Ἀντιφάνης; c. 408 to 334 BCE) was a playwright of Middle Comedy. According to Heinz-Günther Nesselrath, he is regarded as one of the most important writers of Middle Comedy alongside Alexis.

Antiphanes

Name
Antiphanes
Born
c. 408 BCE
Died
334 BCE (aged c. 74)
Occupation
Playwright
Awards
13 victories in dramatic competitions, including 8 at the Lenaea
Nationality
Classical Athens.
Movements
Middle Comedy.
Languages
Ancient Greek.

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Antiphanes (Ancient Greek: Ἀντιφάνης; c. 408 to 334 BCE) was a playwright of Middle Comedy. According to Heinz-Günther Nesselrath, he is regarded as one of the most important writers of Middle Comedy alongside Alexis.

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Antiphanes (388–311) was a poet and writer and a national of Classical Athens. The poet was born and died in Athens. Antiphanes was associated with Middle Comedy. Languages used include Ancient Greek.

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