Reissue of Aristophanes most famous plays in the Methuen Classical Greek Dramatists seriesAristophanes is the oldest comedic writer in Western literature. Although only eleven of the some forty plays he wrote survive; his unique blend of slapstick; fantasy; bawy and political satire provide us with a vivid picture of the ancient Athenians - their social mores; their beliefs and their exuberant sense of occasion. Wasps is a lawcourt satire; Clouds a lighthearted look at education; Birds a search for the perfect society; Festival Time a feminist trial of Euripides and Frogs a celebration of and debate around the theatre.Aristophanes was a unique writer for the comic stage as well as one of the most revealing about the society for which he wrote.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. He is always a great friend to haveBy Jerry HumphreyThis book should be read by anybody who grew up in the early 80s listening to punk and I was lucky to visit Bob Suren at his store. He is always a great friend to have . Love you Bob ;hope to see you again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An incredible stroll down memory lane for this Tampa punk ...By ChristopherAn incredible stroll down memory lane for this Tampa punk.Completely relatable to those outside the genre/scene. We need more stories Bob!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book! If youre a punk collectorBy Andrew WintonGreat book! If youre a punk collector; youll enjoy this one. A couple of sections really hit home with me.