Menander

Menander (340–292) was a poet and writer.

Also recorded as Menander of Athens.

Overview

Born at Kephisia in 340, died at Freattyda in 292.

In detail

Menander studied at peripatetic school. training under Alexis and Theophrastus is recorded. the recorded working language is Ancient Greek.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are comedy. The authority associates the name with New Comedy.

Works named in the authority record are Dyskolos, Aspis, Encheiridion, Epitrepontes, Misoumenos and Perikeiromene.

Distinctions recorded are Lenaia.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Menander”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q118992: Menander

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