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Eupolis
Interpretation Given Photius’ explanation of the phrase άνθρωπος έξ όδοϋ
in fr. [408] (n.), with which this fragment is almost certainly to be associated,
Eupolis must have meant “an average group of spectators” (sc. for a comedy
or a tragedy?)—in contrast to an intellectually refined audience “like you” that
would appreciate something good? (cf. fr. 398 with n.).
Eupolis
Interpretation Given Photius’ explanation of the phrase άνθρωπος έξ όδοϋ
in fr. [408] (n.), with which this fragment is almost certainly to be associated,
Eupolis must have meant “an average group of spectators” (sc. for a comedy
or a tragedy?)—in contrast to an intellectually refined audience “like you” that
would appreciate something good? (cf. fr. 398 with n.).