Menander's Georgos: A Revised Text of the Geneva Fragment (1898)

By Bernard Pyne Grenfell

Book Overview

Menander's Georgos is a book that presents a revised text of the Geneva Fragment, a fragmentary play written by the ancient Greek playwright Menander. The book is authored by Bernard Pyne Grenfell, an English papyrologist who was known for his work on ancient Greek texts.The Geneva Fragment is a play that tells the story of a wealthy farmer named Georgos and his family. The play is incomplete, with only a few fragments surviving, but it is believed to have been a popular work in ancient Greece.In this book, Grenfell presents a revised version of the text based on his analysis of the surviving fragments. He provides a detailed introduction to the play and its historical context, as well as notes on the language and style of Menander's writing.The book is intended for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature and drama, as well as anyone with an interest in the work of Menander. It is a valuable resource for those studying the history of theater and drama in ancient Greece, as well as for those interested in the language and culture of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116546375X
• ISBN13: 9781165463756
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"