Aristophanes
Frogs (Classical Texts)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780856686481
- author:
- Aristophanes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aris & Phillips Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 147mm X 18mm
- Genre:
- Drama texts: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aristophanes' Frogs is a play that explores the world of tragedy in ancient Athens. Written around 405 BC, it was performed just before the city's defeat in the Peloponnesian War and features a unique plot device: Dionysus, the god of drama and wine, travels to the underworld to bring back Euripides, who had recently died, only to surprise everyone by bringing Aeschylus back from the dead instead. This unusual twist sets the stage for a contest between the two ancient tragedians. The play is notable for its literary criticism, as it presents a sustained argument about the merits of different tragic styles. This edition combines a reliable English translation with a full explanatory commentary and features a freshly constituted Greek text. For readers interested in classical drama or those looking to explore the history of tragedy, Aristophanes' Frogs offers a fascinating insight into the world of ancient Athens.
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