Aristophanes

Clouds ( Focus classical library)

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ISBN 13:: 9780941051248
author:: Aristophanes
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Focus Publishing (US)
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1993
Pages:: 97
Genre:: Drama texts, plays
Condition:: New
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Aristophanes' Clouds: A Translation with Notes and Essays This is an English translation of Aristophanes' famous comedy, Clouds, which critiques philosophy, society, and education. The work includes essays on Old Comedy and the Theater of Dionysus, as well as suggestions for further reading. The Focus Classical Library edition provides close translations with notes and essays to facilitate understanding of Greek culture. A map is also included, along with production notes, making this a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Greek literature and history. With 97 pages of translation and commentary, Clouds offers insight into the cultural and intellectual context of ancient Greece.

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