Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing
particularly on information about the Athens of the day.
Language
English
Pages
376
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 1995
ISBN 13
9780198721598
Aristophanes and Athens: An Introduction to the Plays
Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing
particularly on information about the Athens of the day.