Publisher's Synopsis
The Birds of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, which was performed by members of the University at the Theater Royal in Cambridge in November of 1883. This book contains the Greek text of the play, as well as notes and commentary on the performance. The Birds is a comedic play that satirizes the political and social climate of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. The plot follows two Athenians who decide to leave their city and build a utopian society in the clouds with the help of the birds. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and imaginative use of costumes and props. This edition of The Birds is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek theater, as well as anyone interested in the history of performance and comedy.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.
