Aristophanes and Athens: An Introduction to the Plays

by Douglas M. MacDowell

Book Overview

Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing particularly on information about the Athens of the day.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198721595
• ISBN13: 9780198721598
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"