The Birds and Other Plays

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Greek & Roman, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Birds and Other Plays by Aristophanes, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Aristophanes ISBN: 9780141913223
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: September 25, 2003
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Aristophanes
ISBN: 9780141913223
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: September 25, 2003
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

The plays in this volume all contain Aristophanes' trademark bawdy comedy and dazzling verbal agility. In THE BIRDS, two frustrated Athenians join the birds to build the utopian city of 'Much Cuckoo in the Clouds'. THE KNIGHTS is a venomous satire on Cleon, a prominent Athenian demagogue, while THE ASSEMBLY WOMEN deals with the battle of the sexes as the women of Athens infiltrate the all-male Assembly in disguise. The lengthy conflict with Sparta is the subject of PEACE, inspired by the hope of a settlement in 421 BC, and WEALTH reflects on the economic catastrophe that hit Athens after the war.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The plays in this volume all contain Aristophanes' trademark bawdy comedy and dazzling verbal agility. In THE BIRDS, two frustrated Athenians join the birds to build the utopian city of 'Much Cuckoo in the Clouds'. THE KNIGHTS is a venomous satire on Cleon, a prominent Athenian demagogue, while THE ASSEMBLY WOMEN deals with the battle of the sexes as the women of Athens infiltrate the all-male Assembly in disguise. The lengthy conflict with Sparta is the subject of PEACE, inspired by the hope of a settlement in 421 BC, and WEALTH reflects on the economic catastrophe that hit Athens after the war.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book John Donne: Collected Poetry by Aristophanes
Cover of the book My Sister Milly by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Old Man Goriot by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Ancient Rhetoric by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The Night My Bum Dropped by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The New Zealand Retirement Guide by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Biscuiteers Book of Iced Gifts by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The Resilient Farmer by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Daisy's Quest by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The Cat with a Giant Story by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Knock! Knock!: Ladybird I'm Ready to Read by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings by Aristophanes
Cover of the book The Safeguard of the Sea by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Arctic Survival by Aristophanes
Cover of the book Early Writings by Aristophanes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy