The Eleven Comedies

The Eleven Comedies

Aristophanes Aristophanes

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Obras de teatro, textos teatrales
ISBN:
9781176595040
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'The Eleven Comedies' presents a comprehensive collection of the surviving comedic plays of Aristophanes, one of the most important figures of ancient Greek literature. This volume offers readers a complete view of Aristophanes’s genius, showcasing his sharp wit, political satire, and comedic brilliance. Included are such classics as 'Lysistrata,' a play about women ending a war by denying men sex; 'The Clouds,' a satire of intellectual fads; and 'The Frogs,' a lampoon of Athenian literary culture. Each play provides a unique insight into the social, political, and cultural landscape of ancient Athens, brought to life through Aristophanes’s unparalleled comedic skill. This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in classical literature, theater, and the history of comedy. Aristophanes’s works continue to resonate with modern audiences due to their timeless themes and enduring humor.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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