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100 1 _aAristophanes,
_d447? BCE-386? BCE
245 1 4 _aThe Eleven Comedies, Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWith Translator's Foreword, an Introduction to each Comedy, and Elucidatory Notes
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-01
505 0 _aThe knights -- The Acharnians -- Peace -- Lysistrata -- The clouds.
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1" by Aristophanes is a collection of classic comedic plays likely composed in the 5th century BC. These works exemplify the genre of Old Comedy, characterized by its satirical take on contemporary Athenian society, politics, and culture during the time of the Peloponnesian War. The collection includes significant plays such as "The Knights," "Lysistrata," and "The Clouds," which feature a range of humorous characters and themes, often poking fun at prominent figures and the absurdities of democracy. At the start of the volume, Aristophanes is introduced as a transformative figure in comic theatre, reflecting on the political and social landscape of Athens. The opening of the translation includes a foreword that sets the tone for the work, emphasizing its modern relevance despite being ancient. It discusses the distinct characteristics of Aristophanes’ style while providing an overview of the themes each comedy addresses, such as the critiques of famous political figures like Cleon and the antics of ordinary Athenian citizens navigating their lives amidst political turmoil. The opening effectively invites the reader to appreciate the dynamic interplay of humor, satire, and insightful commentary embedded within the comedies, all resonating with themes still pertinent today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aGreek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
653 _aAthens (Greece) -- Drama
653 _aAristophanes -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8688
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