Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Dive into the brilliant mind of Aristophanes with 'The Frogs and Other Plays', a masterful collection that blends humor, political satire, and rich storytelling. This Penguin Classics edition, translated by David Barrett and enhanced with revisions by Shomit Dutta, captures the essence of ancient Greek comedy during one of the most chaotic periods in history—the Peloponnesian War.
Explore the timeless themes of creativity, societal conflict, and the clash between tradition and modernity. In 'The Frogs', witness the amusing descent of Dionysus into the Underworld as he searches for a poet to save Athens, showcasing the literary genius of both Aeschylus and Euripides. 'Wasps' presents a turbulent father-son struggle that leads to an uproarious courtroom showdown, while 'Women at the Thesmophoria' cleverly critiques gender roles and highlights the antics of Euripides in a female-dominated festival.
Shomit Dutta’s insightful introduction and extensive notes enrich your reading experience, providing context to Aristophanes' life and the cultural landscape of his time. This trade paperback is more than just a read; it's a window into the vibrant world of ancient humor and thought-provoking commentary. Perfect for students of literature or anyone intrigued by classic comedy.
Order now for fast shipping and enrich your library with this exquisite collection of ancient Greek plays. Whether you're a classics enthusiast or simply in search of entertaining literary work, 'The Frogs and Other Plays' is a definitive choice!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes' The Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by David Barrett with revisions, an introduction and notes by Shomit Dutta.
The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the brilliant modernity of Euripides. The clash of generations and values is also the object of Aristophanes' satire in Wasps, in which an old-fashioned father and his loose-living son come to blows and end up in court. And in Women at the Thesmophoria, the famous Greek tragedian Euripides, accused of misogyny, persuades a relative to infiltrate an all-women festival to find out whether revenge is being plotted against him.
Shomit Dutta's introduction discusses Aristophanes' life, the cultural context of his work and conventions of Greek comedy. This updated version of David Barrett's translation also includes extensive notes and a preface for each play.
Aristophanes (c.445-386 BC) was probably born in Athens. Little is known about his life, but there is a portrait of him in Plato's Symposium. He was twice threatened with prosecution for his outspoken attacks on the prominen
ISBN: 9780140449693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Dive into the brilliant mind of Aristophanes with 'The Frogs and Other Plays', a masterful collection that blends humor, political satire, and rich storytelling. This Penguin Classics edition, translated by David Barrett and enhanced with revisions by Shomit Dutta, captures the essence of ancient Greek comedy during one of the most chaotic periods in history—the Peloponnesian War.
Explore the timeless themes of creativity, societal conflict, and the clash between tradition and modernity. In 'The Frogs', witness the amusing descent of Dionysus into the Underworld as he searches for a poet to save Athens, showcasing the literary genius of both Aeschylus and Euripides. 'Wasps' presents a turbulent father-son struggle that leads to an uproarious courtroom showdown, while 'Women at the Thesmophoria' cleverly critiques gender roles and highlights the antics of Euripides in a female-dominated festival.
Shomit Dutta’s insightful introduction and extensive notes enrich your reading experience, providing context to Aristophanes' life and the cultural landscape of his time. This trade paperback is more than just a read; it's a window into the vibrant world of ancient humor and thought-provoking commentary. Perfect for students of literature or anyone intrigued by classic comedy.
Order now for fast shipping and enrich your library with this exquisite collection of ancient Greek plays. Whether you're a classics enthusiast or simply in search of entertaining literary work, 'The Frogs and Other Plays' is a definitive choice!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140449693
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2007
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes' The Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by David Barrett with revisions, an introduction and notes by Shomit Dutta.
The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the brilliant modernity of Euripides. The clash of generations and values is also the object of Aristophanes' satire in Wasps, in which an old-fashioned father and his loose-living son come to blows and end up in court. And in Women at the Thesmophoria, the famous Greek tragedian Euripides, accused of misogyny, persuades a relative to infiltrate an all-women festival to find out whether revenge is being plotted against him.
Shomit Dutta's introduction discusses Aristophanes' life, the cultural context of his work and conventions of Greek comedy. This updated version of David Barrett's translation also includes extensive notes and a preface for each play.
Aristophanes (c.445-386 BC) was probably born in Athens. Little is known about his life, but there is a portrait of him in Plato's Symposium. He was twice threatened with prosecution for his outspoken attacks on the prominen