The Frogs

by Aristophanes

Overview

The Frogs tells the story of the god Dionysus, despairing of the state of Athens' tragedians, and allegedly recovering from the disastrous Battle of Arginusae. He travels to Hades to bring Euripides back from the dead. He brings along his slave Xanthias, who is smarter, stronger, more rational, more prudent, and braver than Dionysus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515455578
Publisher:	SMK Books
Publication date:	04/03/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	49
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Aristophanes (446–386 BCE) was a Greek comedy writer, who produced about 40 plays throughout his career. His work was the embodiment of “Old Comedy”—an early form of the genre that used exaggerated characters and scenarios. Aristophanes’ first play, The Banqueters, was produced in 427 BCE, quickly followed by The Babylonians. His most famous production, Lysistrata, was initially performed in 411 BCE and centers on one woman’s attempt to end a war by holding a sex strike. Due to his sensationalized plots and vibrant characters, Aristophanes is considered one of the architects of Greek comedy.

Editorial Reviews

"A brilliant introduction....The commentary is full and fresh...and includes help with translation, full metrical analyses, and plenty of visualization of the play in performance. Altogether a joy!"—Greece and Rome

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