Birds

Zusatztext The commentary elucidates with an experts knowledge of syntax, meter, and artifacts ... The volume will remain authoritative for generations. Klappentext This is the first comprehensive edition in any language of the Birds! a play generally recognized as one of Aristophanes' masterpieces--both for its imaginative plot and for the charm and originality of its lyrics. The commentary gives generous help with the translation! for the less advanced student of Greek! and also with interpretation and the lyric meters! as well as fully discussing the staging. The introduction discusses the nature of the play; its historical and mythological background; the history of the text! including the contributions of ancient scholars recorded in the scholia! which are exceptionally important in this play; and also more recent scholarship. Zusammenfassung The first comprehensive edition in any language of Birds, one of Aristophanes' masterpieces (and the source of the phrase `Cloud-cuckoo land'). The notes aim to enable the reader, including the less advanced student of Greek, to understand, interpret, and enjoy the play. Aristophanes' refrences to birds are elucidated in the light of modern ornithology. Hypotheses; Greek text; commentary.

Product details

• Authors: Aristophanes
• Assisted by: Nan Dunbar (Editor), Nan (Emeritus Fellow and Tutor in Classics Dunbar (Editor), Dunbar Nan (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1997
• EAN: 9780198150831
• ISBN: 978-0-19-815083-1
• No. of pages: 800
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; DRAMA / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Plays, Playscripts, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: plays and playwrights