Canonizing Menander in Athens, Alexandria and Rome -- Menander in public theatres -- Menander at dinner parties -- Menander in schools -- Appendix one: Roman palliatae and their Greek models -- Appendix two: Paintings and mosaics illustrating new comedy -- Appendix three: Paintings and mosaics illustrating tragedy -- Appendix four: Menander-papyri
Summary
Reconstructs the ancient afterlife of Menander by focusing on three contexts of reception: public theatre, private entertainment and schools