Frogs and Other Plays

Frogs and Other Plays
ISBN-10
0192824090
ISBN-13
9780192824097
Category
Greek drama (Comedy)
Language
English
Published
2016
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Author
Aristophanes

Description

This vibrant collection of verse translations of Aristophanes' works-featuring Clouds, Women at the Thesmophoria (or Thesmophoriazusae), and Frogs-combines historical accuracy with a sensitive attempt to capture the rich dramatic and literary qualities of Aristophanic comedy. Including expansive introductions to each play, as well as detailed explanatory notes and an illuminating appendix, this volume presents freshinterpretations of three key works from one of the most original playwrights in the entire Western tradition.

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