Olson, S. Douglas
Aristophanes' Clouds: A Commentary (Michigan Classical Commentaries)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780472054770
- author:
- Olson, S. Douglas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The University of Michigan Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Greece,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A substantial commentary on Aristophanes' Clouds has been published by the University of Michigan Press. This edition is intended for intermediate Greek students and offers careful attention to ancient Greek syntax, word formation, and analysis. It also provides staging notes, information about daily life in late 5th-century Athens, and insights into the rhetorical and dramatic strategies of the text. The commentary includes robust support for analyzing the metrical structure of the songs, as well as appendices that offer a basic means of entry into the world of comic fragments. An English-language bibliography is also included, making this edition suitable for professional classicists, philosophers, and theater professionals seeking an accessible introduction to one of Aristophanes' greatest plays. This commentary provides a detailed understanding of Clouds, allowing instructors to tailor their approach to suit their students' needs.
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