The Wasps of Aristophanes with Notes Critical and Explanatory (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430494423)

The book ""The Wasps of Aristophanes with Notes Critical and Explanatory"" is a play written by Aristophanes, a Greek playwright, in the 5th century BC. The play is a comedic satire that explores the theme of justice in Athens through the story of a father and son who are both obsessed with serving as jurors in the city's courts. The father, Philocleon, is a retired juror who spends his days attending trials and passing judgment on defendants, while his son, Bdelycleon, tries to cure him of his addiction to the court system. Along the way, the play pokes fun at the legal system, politicians, and social customs of ancient Athens. The book includes critical and explanatory notes to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the play, as well as its literary and comedic elements. Overall, ""The Wasps of Aristophanes with Notes Critical and Explanatory"" is a valuable resource for students of Greek literature and anyone interested in the history of comedy and satire.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: 1430494425
ISBN-13: 9781430494423
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d