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Aristophanes

Ancient Greek comic playwright praised for his critical and joyful spirit.

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Also known as Aristophanes, an Aristophanes, Saint Aristophanes

First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers

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Celebrated as a transfiguring, complementary genius whose work was found under Plato's deathbed pillow, symbolizing the necessity of his liberating scorn for enduring Greek life.

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In 28: Celebrated as a transfiguring, complementary genius whose work was found under Plato's deathbed pillow, symbolizing the necessity of his liberating scorn for enduring Greek life. Later, in The Tyranny of Morals…

In 28: Celebrated as a transfiguring, complementary genius whose work was found under Plato's deathbed pillow, symbolizing the necessity of his liberating scorn for enduring Greek life.

Later, in The Tyranny of Morals and the Discipline of Freedom: Mentioned indirectly via the reference to 'an Aristophanes' in the context of poets who submitted to metrical constraint for the sake of artistic strength and freedom.

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Celebrated as a transfiguring, complementary genius whose work was found under Plato's deathbed pillow, symbolizing the necessity of his liberating scorn for enduring Greek life.
The Tyranny of Morals and the Discipline of Freedom
Mentioned indirectly via the reference to 'an Aristophanes' in the context of poets who submitted to metrical constraint for the sake of artistic strength and freedom.
The Hybrid European and the Carnival of Costumes
Invoked as the pinnacle of 'Aristophanic ridicule of the world,' representing the spirit of supreme folly and transcendental laughter the age is prepared for.
On Woman and Enlightenment
Invoked ('Saint Aristophanes!') to express fear at the threatening tone of emerging female voices.

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