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Zusatztext 'at last we have a major edition and a splendid commentary remarkable both for its learning and its conciseness' American Journal of Philology Klappentext This new paperback edition of Aristophanes' popular play includes the complete Greek text and extensive notes and commentary. Dover examines the two versions of the play! recounts the history of the text! and analyzes a number of problems surrounding the play's interpretation! including the Greek notion of right and wrong! the purpose of the chorus! and Aristophanes' sexual jokes. Zusammenfassung This edition of Aristophanes' play contains a full introduction which covers all aspects of the text, from the manuscript tradition to details of the playwright himself. The play is supplemented by a commentary designed for readers from sixth formers to academics.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Aristophanes, K. J. Dover
• Con la collaborazione di: Kenneth Dover (Editore), Kenneth J. Dover (Editore)
• Editore: Oxford University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.08.1989
• EAN: 9780198143956
• ISBN: 978-0-19-814395-6
• Pagine: 414
• Dimensioni: 128 mm x 203 mm x 23 mm
• Serie: Clarendon Paperbacks; Clarendon Paperbacks; Print on Demand
• Categoria: Narrativa > Romanzi