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Broken Laughter is an admirable propaideutic for the study of comic fragments by an ideally equipped scholar. It fills a gap in the bibliography and will be warmly welcomed by scholars and students interested in this important material. Zachary Biles, Journal of Hellenic Studies Olson's work is a welcome and valuable arrival. Andrew Hartwig Scholia There is a great deal of learning on display in Broken Laughter and much information communicated with great economy. Matthew Leigh, Times Literary Supplement Broken Laughter will help break new ground in rendering more accessible the world of Greek comedy beyond Aristophanes and Menander. Tom Hawkins, Bryn Mawr Classical Review ...There is a great deal of learning on display in Broken Laughter and much information communicated with great economy. The chosen fragments typically raise a key issue and the commentary then reaches outwards to the mass of further references to the theme in other fragments as well as complete plays...there is much to admire... Mtthew Leigh, Times Literary Supplement This beautifully produced book is a unique and indispensible resource for all students of classical Greek literature...Essential. Choice

Broken Laughter is an admirable propaideutic for the study of comic fragments by an ideally equipped scholar. It fills a gap in the bibliography and will be warmly welcomed by scholars and students interested in this important material. Zachary Biles, Journal of Hellenic Studies Olson's work is a welcome and valuable arrival. Andrew Hartwig Scholia There is a great deal of learning on display in Broken Laughter and much information communicated with great economy. Matthew Leigh, Times Literary Supplement Broken Laughter will help break new ground in rendering more accessible the world of Greek comedy beyond Aristophanes and Menander. Tom Hawkins, Bryn Mawr Classical Review ...There is a great deal of learning on display in Broken Laughter and much information communicated with great economy. The chosen fragments typically raise a key issue and the commentary then reaches outwards to the mass of further references to the theme in other fragments as well as complete plays...there is much to admire... Mtthew Leigh, Times Literary Supplement This beautifully produced book is a unique and indispensible resource for all students of classical Greek literature...Essential. Choice this book would be well-placed in the library of anyone who is interested in Greek comedy Andrew Hartwig, Scholia Reviews

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S. Douglas Olson is Distinguished McKnight Professor at the University of Minnesota.

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