Aristophanes, The Frogs, With Introduction And Notes (1884)

Aristophanes' The Frogs is a classic Greek comedy that has been translated into English with an introduction and notes in this 1884 edition. The play is set in the Underworld, where the god of wine and theater, Dionysus, seeks to bring back the great tragedian, Euripides, from the dead to improve the quality of contemporary Athenian drama. Along the way, he encounters a chorus of frogs and engages in a debate with the god of poetry, Apollo, over the merits of various poets. The play is full of witty dialogue, satirical jabs at contemporary politics and culture, and clever wordplay. The introduction provides background information on Aristophanes and the historical context of the play, while the notes offer explanations of obscure references and Greek terms. This edition is a valuable resource for students of Greek literature and anyone interested in the history of comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.