Aristophanes, The Frogs, With Introduction And Notes (1884)

Aristophanes' play ""The Frogs"" is a classic Greek comedy that was first performed in 405 BCE. This edition of the play, published in 1884, includes an introduction and notes by the author, Aristophanes. The play tells the story of Dionysus, the god of wine and theater, who travels to the underworld to bring back the playwright Euripides. Along the way, he encounters a host of characters, including the ferryman Charon and the god Heracles. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and satirical commentary on contemporary Greek politics and culture. This edition provides readers with additional context and analysis, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Greek literature and theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.