Aristophanes: Frogs

Treating ancient plays as living drama.

Judith Affleck (Author), Clive Letchford (Author), Judith Affleck (General editor), John Harrison (General editor)

9780521172578, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 16 January 2014

127 pages
19.7 x 13 x 0.7 cm, 0.15 kg

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. Numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Frogs is suitable for students of Classical Civilisation and Drama. Features include a full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Frogs is aimed at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.

Subject Areas: Educational: Languages other than English [YQF]