Publisher's Synopsis
The Birds of Aristophanes is a book written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes in 414 BC. The book is a comedy that explores the themes of power, politics, and human nature through the use of birds as characters. In this book, two Athenians, Peithetairos and Euelpides, decide to leave the city and search for a better life. They end up in the land of the birds, where they encounter a variety of feathered creatures who have created their own society. The book is presented in its original Greek language, with notes and a metrical table to help readers understand the text. The notes provide explanations of the historical and cultural references in the play, as well as explanations of the language and grammar used by Aristophanes. The metrical table provides a guide to the different meters used in the play, which helps readers to appreciate the complexity and artistry of the text. Overall, The Birds of Aristophanes is a classic work of literature that provides a fascinating glimpse into ancient Greek culture and society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek literature, comedy, or the history of Western civilization.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.
