Scenes From The Birds Of Aristophanes (1903)

Scenes From The Birds Of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, which was first performed in Athens in 414 BCE. This book, published in 1903, contains a translation of select scenes from the play. The Birds is a satirical comedy that centers around two Athenians who decide to leave the city and build a utopian city in the clouds, populated by birds. The play is a commentary on the political and social climate of Athens at the time, and features a variety of humorous and absurd situations. The translation in this book is done in a way that captures the wit and humor of Aristophanes' original text. The scenes included in this book offer readers a glimpse into the world of ancient Greek comedy, and provide insight into the cultural and political issues of the time. Overall, Scenes From The Birds Of Aristophanes is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in ancient 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.