Aristophanes: Frogs

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Description

English translation of Aristophanes popular Greek comedy in which the mythological figure of Dionysus seeks to bring the great dramatist Euripides from Hades, encountering another great Classical playwright, Aeschylus. Includes background material on the historical and cultural context of this work, suggestions for further reading, and notes.

Features

~Thorough introduction to Aristophanes' comedic style and stage production, as well as commentary on the historical context of the play
~New translation is designed specifically to be easy to read for contemporary American readers/students while not losing the original intent of Aristophanes' writing--his humor, social commentary, etc.
~Footnotes throughout give additional aid in comprehension without interrupting the flow of the text itself or compromising the translation

Market

For courses in Greek drama, ancient drama, Classical civilization, taught in English, in departments of Classics.

About the Author

Jeffrey Henderson is Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University. He earned his PhD at Harvard University. He is the author of groundbreaking translations and articles on Greek comic dramatists. His other translations for Focus Classical Library include Aristophanes’ Lysistrata (1988), Aristophanes’ Clouds (1993), and Aristophanes' Birds (1999).

Reviews

Henderson has produced a charming translation of one of Aristophanes' most beloved plays. [This translation] will be useful for Greekless readers (undergraduates or general audiences) who will not require the Greek text. Henderson's detailed introduction in particular will be quite valuable for undergraduate or general readers as well.
                        ~Erin K. Moodie, Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2009.01.32

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