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The Plutus Of Aristophanes: With A Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction And Commentary (1907)

The Plutus Of Aristophanes: With A Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction And Commentary (1907)

Rogers, Benjamin Bickley
Aristophanes

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 116645987X
ISBN13: 9781166459871
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.51 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Plutus of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. This book, published in 1907, contains a translation of the play into corresponding meters in the English language, as well as an introduction and commentary on the play. The play tells the story of a blind man named Chremylus who seeks out the god of wealth, Plutus, in order to restore justice to the world. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a dishonest priest, a greedy philosopher, and a group of poor farmers. The play is known for its satirical portrayal of Greek society and its commentary on wealth and justice. The introduction and commentary in this book provide historical and cultural context for the play, as well as insight into Aristophanes' use of language and humor. Overall, The Plutus of Aristophanes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and theater.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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