Menander: The Principal Fragments

By Menander, Francis G. Allinson, Francis Greenleaf Allinson, et al.

Book Overview

""Menander: The Principal Fragments"" is a book written by Francis G. Allinson that provides a comprehensive collection of the surviving fragments of Menander's works, who was a Greek playwright from the 4th century BC. The book includes an introduction that provides an overview of Menander's life and works, as well as his influence on ancient Greek comedy. The fragments are organized thematically and include both complete scenes and individual lines from Menander's plays. The book also includes notes and commentary on the fragments, providing context and analysis of their meaning and significance. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature and drama, as well as 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163251283
• ISBN13: 9781163251287
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"