Aristóphanês' Lysístrata
- ISBN-10
- 0941051021
- ISBN-13
- 9780941051026
- Category
- Greece
- Pages
- 83
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1988
- Publisher
- Focus
- Authors
- Aristophanes, Jeffrey Henderson
Description
English translation of Aristophanes' most popular comedy, with a lively, imaginative plot, memorable heroine, and appeal for peace and tolerance between nations and between the sexes. Includes helpful notes and an introductory essay on Aristophanes, the history of the play and its production, a bibliography and suggestions for further reading.
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