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The Comedies Of Aristophanes V1: The Acharnians, Knights, Clouds, Wasps, Peace, And Birds (1853)

The Comedies Of Aristophanes V1: The Acharnians, Knights, Clouds, Wasps, Peace, And Birds (1853)

Hickie, William James
Aristophanes

Hardcover

ComicsLiterary CriticismPlays

ISBN10: 1165229986
ISBN13: 9781165229987
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Comedies Of Aristophanes V1: The Acharnians, Knights, Clouds, Wasps, Peace, And Birds (1853) is a collection of six comedic plays by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The plays included in this volume are The Acharnians, Knights, Clouds, Wasps, Peace, and Birds. The Acharnians is a political satire that explores the impact of the Peloponnesian War on the citizens of Athens. Knights is a comic attack on the politician Cleon, who is portrayed as a corrupt and power-hungry demagogue. Clouds is a satire of Athenian education and the sophist movement. Wasps is a comedy about a father and son who are obsessed with serving on juries. Peace is a play that imagines the end of the Peloponnesian War and the return of prosperity to Athens. Finally, Birds is a fantasy in which two Athenians travel to a utopian city in the sky, ruled by birds. Aristophanes' plays are known for their bawdy humor, political commentary, and imaginative settings. This volume provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to Aristophanes' work and the culture of ancient Greece. The translation is from the original Greek and is accompanied by extensive notes and commentary. Overall, The Comedies Of Aristophanes V1: The Acharnians, Knights, Clouds, Wasps, Peace, And Birds (1853) is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and ancient Greek culture.A New And Literal Translation, From The Revised Text Of Dindorf. With Notes And Extracts From The Best Metrical Versions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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