{"product_id":"a-commentary-on-aristophanes-knights-carl-arne-anderson-9780472054459","title":"A Commentary on Aristophanes' Knights","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Commentary on Aristophanes'\u003c\/i\u003e Knights presents a fresh look at the play that cemented Aristophanes' reputation as a rising star in comic theater. \u003ci\u003eKnights \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an examination of social and political life in ancient Athens during the empire-destroying Peloponnesian War, as well as giving us Aristophanes' comic send-up of the dangerous populist demagogue Cleon. This is a thoroughly modern commentary on a key play in the theatrical genre of Old Comedy, which satirized virtually every aspect of Athenian life in a period when Athens was at the height of its power and international prestige. \u003cp\u003eIn addition to the complete Greek text and commentary, this volume includes a substantial introduction to the playwright's career and to the historical and political background of the play. It includes advice for students on grammar and syntax, meter, festivals and staging, as well as topical and literary references and allusions that will help guide students to a mature appreciation of the comedy's humor, seriousness, and artistic quality. Priced and sized for classroom use, this is the first full commentary on Knights since 1901 and will be widely welcomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carl Arne Anderson, T. Keith Dix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0472054457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780472054459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Michigan Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/27\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Carl Arne Anderson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46173036314879,"sku":"9780472054459","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c290c270-dfc0-4be0-a7ea-5f5b14fcf9c4.jpg?v=1727179798","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-commentary-on-aristophanes-knights-carl-arne-anderson-9780472054459","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}