Aristophanes and Athens - An Introduction to the Plays

Zusatztext a stimulating companion to the study of the works of Aristophanes ... The book is aimed mainly towards those meeting Aristophanes for the first time, though more seasoned readers will find much to stimulate them in this compact and clearly written guide. We must congratulate Professor Macdowall on producing a book which manages very successfully to cover a good deal of ground within a manageable format. He provides many shrewd insights into the works of Aristophanes, and underlines the importance of reading the plays against the backcloth of contemporary Athenian society and politics. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humour. 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.

Product details

• Authors: D.M. Macdowell, Douglas M. MacDowell, Douglas M. (Professor of Greek Macdowell, MacDowell Douglas M.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.09.1995
• EAN: 9780198721598
• ISBN: 978-0-19-872159-8
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Classical linguistics / literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Literary studies: plays and playwrights