The Plutus Of Aristophanes: With A Translation Into Corresponding Metres Introduction And Commentary (1907)

By Aristophanes and William Charles Green

Book Overview

The Plutus of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright, Aristophanes. This book, published in 1907, contains a translation of the play into corresponding meters, as well as an introduction and commentary. The play is a comedic satire on the distribution of wealth and the corrupt nature of the Athenian society in the fifth century BC. The main character, Chremylus, is a poor man who seeks to find the god of wealth, Plutus, and make him blind so that he can distribute wealth more fairly. The play explores themes of greed, justice, and the corrupting influence of money. The translation in this book aims to capture the original Greek meter and rhyme scheme, while the introduction and commentary provide historical and cultural context for the play. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and drama, as well as those interested in the history of economic thought.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: 1120158001
• ISBN13: 9781120158000
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"