Publisher's Synopsis
Eight Comedies of Aristophanes is a collection of plays written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes in the 5th century BC. The book, first published in 1867, includes eight of Aristophanes' most famous and influential works: The Acharnians, The Knights, The Clouds, The Wasps, Peace, The Birds, Lysistrata, and The Frogs. Each play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the political and social issues of ancient Athens, including war, democracy, and gender roles. The Acharnians, for example, is a critique of the Peloponnesian War, while Lysistrata is a comedic exploration of women's power in a male-dominated society. The book includes a preface by the translator, Benjamin Bickley Rogers, which provides historical context and insight into Aristophanes' writing style. The text is also accompanied by footnotes and annotations that explain references and provide additional information for modern readers. Overall, Eight Comedies of Aristophanes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, theater, or history, as well as for those who enjoy a good laugh.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.
