Offers scholars of Greek literature new evidence of Aristophanes\' polemical use of philosophy in poetic competition; ancient philosophers new evidence of the popular reception of Parmenides; and scholars in Theatre studies new evidence that explicit theorizing about Theatre begins with a comic appropriation of Eleatic ideas about reality and illusion..
Offers scholars of Greek literature new evidence of Aristophanes\' polemical use of philosophy in poetic competition; ancient philosophers new evidence of the popular reception of Parmenides; and scholars in Theatre studies new evidence that explicit theorizing about Theatre begins with a comic appropriation of Eleatic ideas about reality and illusion.