Greek 'Old Comedy', characterized by political satire and high-spirited buffoonery, is best represented by the works of:
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Correct answer: Aristophanes, the master of political satire and fantastical plots
Aristophanes is the defining playwright of Old Comedy. His works, such as 'The Frogs' and 'Lysistrata,' used sharp political satire, outrageous fantasy, and high-spirited buffoonery to comment on Athenian society.
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