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A brand-new translation of the world's greatest satirist. With a signature style that is at once bawdy and delicate, as well as a fearless penchant for lampooning the rich and powerful, Aristophanes remains arguably the finest satirist of all time. Collected here are all 11 of... Read Full Overview

This text was anonymously translated from Greek into English for the 1912 special Athenian Society edition, for subscribers only. One of two thousand copies, originally published at twenty-five dollars.

A poet who hated an age of decadence, armed conflict, and departure from tradition, Aristophanes' comic genius influenced the political and social order of his own fifth-century Athens. But as Moses Hadas writes in his introduction to this volume, 'His true claim upon our attention... Read Full Overview

A complete collection of the surviving comedies of Aristophanes, presenting the full range of Old Comedy as performed in classical Athens. This volume gathers the eleven extant plays, including The Clouds, The Frogs, Lysistrata, and The Birds, each combining... Read Full Overview

"The Eleven Comedies" presents a comprehensive collection of the surviving comedic plays of Aristophanes, one of the most important figures of ancient Greek literature. This volume offers readers a complete view of Aristophanes's genius, showcasing his sharp wit, political... Read Full Overview