This selection consists of the easier and more obviously amusing part of the Birds strung together to form a continuous play. The Introduction gives background on the theatre and City Dionysia. The Greek text is accompanied by notes, synopses of omitted parts, full stage directions and help with interpretation. There are appendixes on principal metres and particles.
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Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
ISBN:
9780906515921
Publish year:
1998
Publish date:
Jan. 1, 1998
Aristophanes
Aristophanes was an ancient Greek playwright known for his comedic masterpieces. His most famous work, "Lysistrata," is a satirical play that explores gender relations and war. Aristophanes' witty and irreverent style of writing revolutionized Greek comedy, influencing generations of playwrights and leaving a lasting impact on literature.
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