Comedies

Comedies

Aristophanes

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781247001975
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Comedies, Pt. 1: The Revolt Of The Women presents the timeless wit and social commentary of Aristophanes, one of the greatest playwrights of ancient Greece. This edition showcases 'The Revolt of the Women' (Lysistrata), a brilliant comedic masterpiece that remains relevant today. Aristophanes’s genius lies in his ability to blend sharp political satire with uproarious humor, offering a unique window into the life and times of ancient Athens. This play is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature, theater, or the enduring power of comedy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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