Four Plays by Aristophanes: The Birds; The Clouds; The Frogs; Lysistrata

Aristophanes

Book cover for Aristophanes: Four Plays by Aristophanes

The acknowledged master of Greek comedy, Aristophanes brilliantly combines serious political satire with bawdiness, pyrotechnical bombast with delicate lyrics. This volumes features his four most celebrated masterpieces: THE CLOUDS, THE BIRDS, LYSISTRATA, and THE FROGS. Three of the leading translators of the 20th century--William Arrowsmith, Richmond Lattimore, and Douglas Parker--have created versions of the comedies that are at once contemporary, historically accurate, and funny. Also included are introductions to each play that describe the historical and literary background of the work.


  • ISBN: 0452007178
  • ISBN-13: 9780452007178
  • Author : Aristophanes
  • Editor : William Arrowsmith
  • Translator : Richmond Lattimore
  • Category : Drama - Anthologies (multiple authors)
  • Language : English
  • Format:  Paperback - Search for other formats
  • Publication Date: 30/11/1984
  • Publisher Imprint: Plume Books
  • Price ($AUD): $20.20

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