WILLI, A.: The Languages of Aristophanes. Aspects of Linguistic Variation in Classical Attic Greek (original) (raw)

Willi's study on Aristophanes offers a comprehensive analysis of linguistic variation within Classical Attic Greek as presented in his plays. The work highlights Aristophanes' unique ability to reflect the everyday speech of Athenians and explores the interplay of different linguistic codes and sociolects. With a method that combines stylistic and statistical tools, Willi aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the deviations from linguistic norms in Aristophanic language, bridging earlier studies and contributing significantly to the field of sociolinguistics.