The Frogs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169239784)

The Frogs is a comedic play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The play was first performed in Athens in 405 BC and is considered one of Aristophanes' most famous works. The plot revolves around the god Dionysus, who is unhappy with the state of contemporary Athenian theater. In an attempt to find a playwright who can restore the quality of Athenian drama, Dionysus travels to the underworld with his servant Xanthias. Along the way, they encounter several famous figures from Greek mythology, including Hercules and the god of the underworld, Hades. Once in the underworld, Dionysus meets with Euripides and Aeschylus, two deceased playwrights, and holds a competition between them to determine who is the better writer. The competition is judged by a chorus of frogs, who represent the audience's opinion. Throughout the play, Aristophanes uses humor and satire to comment on the state of Athenian theater and society. The play also explores themes of death, the afterlife, and the role of art in society. Overall, The Frogs is a classic work of ancient Greek literature that continues to be studied and performed today. It is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and insightful commentary on the human condition.DIONYSUS O drop that, can't you? And tell me this: of all the roads you know Which is the quickest way to get to Hades? I want one not too warm, nor yet too cold.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.

Author: Aristophanes
ISBN-10: 1169239781
ISBN-13: 9781169239784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d