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Aristophanes
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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 overall interpretation, including the Greek notion of right and wrong, the purpose of the chorus, and Aristophanes' sexual jokes.
Genres: ClassicsPlaysDramaFictionPhilosophyTheatreLiteratureComedyAncientHumor
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