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Frogs And Other Plays
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Three Plays From Aristophanes, The Master Of Ancient Greek Comedymarrying 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. 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 Oldfashioned Father And His Looseliving 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 Allwomen 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.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Frogs and Other Plays' by Aristophanes? A: The main theme revolves around social commentary and political satire, particularly addressing the cultural and political turmoil during Ancient Greece.
- Q: What are the titles of the plays included in this collection? A: 'Frogs and Other Plays' includes three notable plays: 'The Frogs', 'Wasps', and 'Women at the Thesmophoria'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Frogs and Other Plays'? A: The author is Aristophanes, a renowned playwright of Ancient Greek comedy.
- Q: What makes this edition of 'Frogs and Other Plays' unique? A: This edition features a revised translation by David Barrett, along with extensive notes and an introduction by Shomit Dutta, providing context and insights into Aristophanes' work.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Frogs and Other Plays'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the recommended reading level for 'Frogs and Other Plays'? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in classic literature, particularly those studying Greek drama or comedy.
- Q: Is 'Frogs and Other Plays' available in different formats? A: Yes, this edition is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Frogs and Other Plays' published? A: The book was published on April 6, 2007.
- Q: What kind of introduction does this book have? A: The introduction discusses Aristophanes' life, the cultural context of his work, and the conventions of Greek comedy.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for educational settings? A: Yes, 'Frogs and Other Plays' is often used in educational settings for studying ancient literature and theatre, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars.