The Frogs Of Aristophanes, With Notes Critical And Explanatory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163307786)

The Frogs of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The play is a satirical comedy that centers around the Greek god Dionysus, who is on a quest to find a great poet to bring back to Earth. Along the way, he encounters a chorus of frogs who have their own opinions on poetry and the state of the world. This edition of the play includes critical and explanatory notes, which provide context for the play's historical and cultural references, as well as insights into Aristophanes' style and themes. The notes also offer explanations of Greek terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. Overall, The Frogs of Aristophanes is a witty and entertaining play that offers a window into ancient Greek culture and literature. This edition is an excellent resource for students and scholars of classical literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the works of one of the greatest playwrights of the ancient world.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.

Author: Aristophanes
ISBN-10: 1163307785
ISBN-13: 9781163307786
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.15d