43 results for 'Aristophanes'

Aristophanes' Complete Plays offer a unique insight into the world of ancient Athens through the lens of its most brilliant and artistic wit. This collection brings together some of Aristophanes'...

Aristophanes' unique brand of satire has captivated audiences for centuries with its blend of wit and irreverence. This collection brings together all 11 of his surviving plays, newly translated by...

Aristophanes' Frogs is presented in a dual language edition, featuring the Greek text alongside a parallel verse translation by Ian Johnston. This edition allows readers to compare the original Greek...

Aristophanes' Lysistrata offers a unique reading experience with its dual language format. The Greek text is presented alongside a parallel verse translation by Ian Johnston, allowing readers to...

Aristophanes' Birds A Dual Language Edition by Stephen A. Nimis and Edgar Evan Hayes is presented in a unique dual-language format, featuring the Greek text alongside a parallel verse translation by...

Aristophanes And His Theatre of the Absurd by Paul CartledgeThis comprehensive study explores the significance of Aristophanes' plays in their historical context, and their enduring appeal to...

Aristophanes: Frogs This new translation of Aristophanes' play brings the ancient drama to life, making it accessible to students of Classical Civilisation and Drama. The book includes a full...

Aristophanes: Clouds Translated and introduced by Cambridge University Press, this edition brings ancient Greek drama to life. Detailed commentaries and practical questions encourage students to...

Aristophanes' provocative comedy "Lysistrata" has long been a source of fascination and misunderstanding. This collection of eight essays by leading academics provides a fresh perspective on the...

Aristophanes' Frogs and Other Plays presents a vibrant collection of verse translations that capture the rich dramatic and literary qualities of his comedies. This volume combines historical accuracy...

Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Other Plays offers a unique glimpse into the world of Ancient Greece, where comedy and satire were used to challenge the status quo. This collection of three plays...

Aristophanis Fabvlae II by Aristophanes and N. G. Wilson is a new edition of the ancient Greek playwright's works, replacing an earlier Oxford Classical Text published in 1900-1. This updated version...

Aristophanis Fabvlae I by Aristophanes and N. G. Wilson is a new edition of the ancient Greek playwright's works, replacing an earlier Oxford Classical Text published in 1900-1. This revised edition...

Aristophanes' comedies are a testament to the power of satire and social commentary in ancient Greek theatre. This collection brings together three of his most renowned works: Birds, Lysistrata, and...

Aristophanes: A Master of Old Comedy Aristophanes of Athens is renowned for his witty and fantastical comedies, which have captivated audiences since antiquity. This collection brings together four...

Aristophanes' Wasps and Other Plays is a collection of four plays that showcase the playwright's unique blend of fantasy, satire, and absurdity. Written in the 5th century BCE, these comedies are...

Aristophanes: Frogs. Assemblywomen. Wealth The works of Aristophanes, one of the world's greatest comic dramatists, are renowned for their wit and satire. This four-volume Loeb Classical Library...

A modern retelling alongside the original Greek-inspired text makes Aristophanes' comedy more accessible to readers. The Acharnians is one of his earliest and funniest plays, packed with political...

Aristophanes: Birds. Lysistrata. Women at the Thesmophoria The works of Aristophanes, one of the world's greatest comic dramatists, are renowned for their wit and satire. This collection brings...

Aristophanes' The Birds and Other Plays offers a unique glimpse into the world of Ancient Greece, where satire and slapstick comedy blend together in a delightful mix of wit and humour. This...

Aristophanes' Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. Marrying deft social commentary with rich, earthy comedy, these three...

Aristophanes' Lysistrata is a comprehensive new edition of this influential ancient Greek play. First published in 1987, it brings together modern scholarship and provides a complete account of the...

The fragments of Aristophanes' lost plays offer a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Athens. This collection, part of the Loeb Classical Library series, brings together nearly a thousand...

Babies Before Vows is a collection of two romance novels by Abby Green and Jackie Ashenden. The first title, The Heir Dilemma, tells the story of Sadie, who must confront her past in order to reclaim...

Aristophanes' Clouds. Wasps. Peace is a collection of three plays that showcase the master of Old Comedy's unique brand of wit and satire. Written in the 5th century BCE, these works offer a...

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...

This collection of four Greek plays presents accessible translations for use in schools and performances. Written by Kenneth McLeish, these editions include no Greek text.Featuring Oedipus the King,...

The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton explores the spirit and achievements of ancient Greece in the fifth century BC. This period saw the height of Greek civilization, marked by significant contributions...

The OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level: 2024-2026 is an essential resource for students studying Ancient Greek at AS and A-Level. This comprehensive anthology includes full Greek text,...

Introduction to Attic Greek by Donald J. Mastronarde provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to ancient Greek. This revised edition features full exposure to grammar and morphology, with...

This concise guide to Greek and Roman comedy offers a comprehensive overview of the classical genre from its beginnings to the death of Terence. It covers the literary, theatrical, and cultural...

The OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level is an official publication from Bloomsbury Academic, endorsed by OCR for use in the Greek AS and A-Level curriculum. This comprehensive anthology...

The OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level is an endorsed publication from OCR and Bloomsbury, providing full Greek text, commentary, vocabulary, and detailed introductions for each...

An irresistible anthology of ancient Greek writings that explore queer desire and love. This collection features lucid and lively new translations of writings about desire, love, and lust between...

The Guide to Greek Theatre and Drama offers a comprehensive survey of the theatre in Ancient Greece. This meticulously researched guide provides an in-depth examination of the surviving plays by...

Columbus El Filibustero!! The 1857 Musical Burlesque: Complete Libretto A satirical musical burlesque that spoofs Columbus' discovery of America, this complete libretto was written by John Brougham...

Stephanie McCarter's Women in Power brings together classical stories about women who wield power, from the Amazons to Dido and Cleopatra. These tales were written by men, yet they offer a...

Reading Greek Text and Vocabulary is a one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines modern and traditional language-learning techniques, making it a widely used...

The Atlantic Celts: Ancient People or Modern Invention? A fresh examination of the Athenian festival of Adonis reveals a complex and multifaceted ritual that challenges prevailing views. Laurialan...

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It guides students to a greater understanding of the key...

Slavery Antiquity and Its Legacy by Page DuBois explores how ancient concepts of bondage relate to modern experiences of slavery. In this thought-provoking work, DuBois examines the writings of...

Three masterpieces of classical tragedy are presented in this important new selection, bringing together Aeschylus's Agamemnon, Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and Euripides' Medea. This volume also includes...

Comedy: A Very Short Introduction by Matthew Bevis explores the many forms and functions of humour in literature and everyday life. From ancient Greek comedy to modern-day sitcoms, this book examines...