Lysistrata / Edition 1

by Aristophanes, Sarah Ruden

Overview

This rollicking new translation of Aristophanes' comic masterpiece is rendered in blank verse for dialogue and in lyric meters and free verse for the songs. Appended commentary essays-on ancient warfare, classical Greek rationalism, Athenian women, Athenian democracy and the Athenian festivals-offer lively and informative discussions not only of Aristophanes, but of the broader fifth-century social, political, and cultural context as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780872206038
Publisher:	Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/01/2003
Series:	Hackett Classics
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Aristophanes was the most celebrated comic playwright in fifth-century BCE Athens.

Aaron Poochigian has published four books of poetry and several translations, including Aristophanes: Four Plays (2021). He lives in New York City.

Editorial Reviews

"Advanced students and scholars of Greek literature and of the Peloponnesian Wars will find this new text edition indispensable."—Religious Studies Review

"An outstanding commentary, written in a very accessible style."—William Hansen, Indiana University

"An excellent book (in both contents and layout) and a much needed one....Henderson has rendered a signal service in increasing understanding of this comic masterpiece....The accompanying commentary is thorough and enlightening, covering everything from probable staging to metrical analysis."—Choice

From the Publisher

These are highly recommended wherever there is an interest in classical drama.

Kliatt Paperback Review