| Aristophanes and Athens: An Introduction to the Plays Contributor(s): MacDowell, Douglas M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198721595 ISBN-13: 9780198721598 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1995 Annotation: Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing particularly on information about the Athens of the day. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Drama | Ancient & Classical - Literary Criticism | Drama |
| Dewey: 882.01 |
| LCCN: 95003669 |
| Lexile Measure: 1260 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.46" W x 8.49" (1.12 lbs) 376 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing particularly on information about the Athens of the day. |
