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9780198721598
Aristophanes' comedies are famous for their comic characters and earthy humor. But they are also highly topical, with many contemporary political allusions easily missed today. This book provides students with a long needed accessible and essential introductory guide to the plays, focusing particularly on information about the Athens of the day.MacDowell, Douglas M. is the author of 'Aristophanes and Athens An Introduction to the Plays' with ISBN 9780198721598 and ISBN 0198721595.
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