Menander
The Plays and Fragments (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540730
- author:
- Menander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 2.29 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Plays and Fragments by Menander is a collection of works by the Greek New Comedy's founding father, Menander. Until the 20th century, his plays were known only through brief quotes in ancient authors, but recent discoveries of papyri in Egypt have shed new light on his works. This new verse translation presents a consecutive text with supplements based on the dramatic situation and surviving words in the damaged papyri. Menander's romantic comedies focus on the lives of ordinary Athenian families, and they have had a lasting impact on Western comedy. His plays deal with themes that are still relevant today, and this translation provides an accurate and readable version of his work. This edition is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which aims to make a wide range of literature available to readers. With its accurate text, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliography, this volume is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical drama.
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