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A collected edition of Aristophanes' early comic masterpieces, preserving the wit, political satire, and theatrical invention of classical Athens.

This first volume gathers a selection of the surviving comedies attributed to Aristophanes, the foremost... Read Full Overview

A sharp, surprising doorway into ancient streets and crowded theatres, The Eleven Comedies (Volume I) invites you to hear Athens laugh at itself-and to hear it still. This illustrated classical anthology presents Aristophanes with clarity and warmth, making the sparkling wit,... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

A collected edition of Aristophanes' early comic masterpieces, preserving the wit, political satire, and theatrical invention of classical Athens.

This first volume gathers a selection of the surviving comedies attributed to Aristophanes, the foremost... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview