Aristophanes is the only surviving representative of Greek Old Comedy an exuberant form of festival drama which flourished in Athens during the fifth century BC One of the most original playwrights in the entire Western tradition his comedies are remarkable for their brilliant combination of fantasy & satire their constantly inventive manipulation of language & their use of absurd characters & plots to expose his society's institutions & values to the bracing challenge of laughter This vibrant collection of verse translations of Aristophanes' works combines historical accuracy with a sensitive attempt to capture the rich dramatic & literary qualities of Aristophanic comedy The volume presents Clouds with its famous caricature of the philosopher Socrates; Women at the Thesmophoria (or Thesmophoriazusae) a work which mixes elaborate parody of tragedy with a great deal of transvestite burlesque; & Frogs in which the dead tragedians Aeschylus & Euripides engage in a vituperative contest of 'literary criticism' of each other's plays Featuring expansive introductions to each play & detailed explanatory notes the volume also

Includes:: an illuminating appendix which provides information & selected fragments from the lost plays of Aristophanes

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Treating ancient plays as living drama Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries including suggestions for discussion & analysis Numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging & encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities Frogs is suitable for students of Classical Civilisation & Drama Features include a full synopsis of the play commentary alongside translation for easy reference & a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre Frogs is aimed at A-level & undergraduate students in the UK & college students in North America ...

A hilarious & heart-warming story about a very mischievous kitten by two of the most important names in children's books today From the beloved author of Babe comes this enchanting illustrated chapter book Aristotle the witch's kitten is so adventurous that it's just as well cats have nine lives! Luckily the good witch Bella Donna is always on hand to help him out Follow his fur-raising adventures in this delightful tale beautifully illustrated by Bob Graham ...

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world When they meet at the swimming pool they seem to have nothing in common But as the two loners start spending time together they discover that they share a special kind of friendship--the kind of friendship that changes lives & lasts a lifetime & it is through their friendship that Ari & Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves--and about the kind of people they want to be ...

The influence of Aristotle the prince of philosophers on the intellectual history of the West is second to none In this book Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches his discoveries in logic & his metaphysical theories his work in psychology & in ethics & politics & his ideas about art & poetry placing his teachings in their historical context ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

This new edition of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is an accurate readable & accessible translation of one of the world's greatest ethical works Based on lectures Aristotle gave in Athens in the fourth century BCE Nicomachean Ethics is one of the most significant works in moral philosophy & has profoundly influenced the whole course of subsequent philosophical endeavour It offers seminal practically oriented discussions of many central ethical issues including the role of luck in human well-being moral education responsibility courage justice moral weakness friendship & pleasure with an emphasis on the exercise of virtue as the key to human happiness This second edition offers an updated editor's introduction & suggestions for further reading & incorporates the line numbers as well as the page numbers of the Greek text With its emphasis on accuracy & readability it will enable readers without Greek to come as close as possible to Aristotle's work ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play After his parents& death fish counter Axel Backmar (Johnny Depp) travels to Arizona for the wedding of his car dealer uncle Leo Sweetie (Jerry Lewis) Feeling responsible for Axel Leo offers to take him into the family business While working at the car showroom Axel meets older woman Elaine (Faye Dunaway) & her stepdaughter Grace (Lili Taylor) Axel alienates his uncle by beginning an affair with Elaine who is obsessed with building a functioning aircraft & he also becomes caught up in the deteriorating relationship between her & Grace ...

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