Aristophanes: The Complete Plays
Aristophanes: The Complete Plays by Aristophanes, published by Penguin on February 1, 2005, offers a comprehensive collection of the playwright’s works in a new translation by Paul Roche. This edition spans 736 pages and presents all 11 of Aristophanes’ surviving plays, showcasing his unique ability to blend bawdy humor with delicate satire while critiquing the wealthy and powerful figures of his time.
Readers will find a rich exploration of ancient drama through these plays, which reflect the social and political landscape of classical Greece. The collection serves as both a literary resource and a critical examination of themes relevant to drama and literary criticism. This translation aims to bring Aristophanes’ wit and insight to a contemporary audience, making it a significant addition to the study of ancient and classical literature.
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A brand-new translation of the world’s greatest satirist.
With a signature style that is at once bawdy and delicate, as well as a fearless penchant for lampooning the rich and powerful, Aristophanes remains arguably the finest satirist of all time. Collected here are all 11 of his surviving plays-newly translated by the distinguished poet and translator Paul Roche.
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