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Among extant Greek comedies, the "Frogs" is unique for the light it throws on Classical Greek attitudes to tragedy and to literature in general. It merits a much more extensive commentary than it has so far received, and the establishment of the text itself has rested for over a century on collations which were inadequate and inaccurate. At the same time, its most problematic passages have been the subject, in recent years, of more scholarly articles than those of any other Greek play. In this introduction, edition, and commentary, Sir Kenneth Dover presents the relevant data, arguments, and considerations as fully as can reasonably be done in one volume. The book should be of interest to scholars and students of Classical (Greek) literature.
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The Commentary is admirably suited to being read alongside the text. The MSS are described in an Olynmpian treatment of the history of the text with a thoroughness not encountered before ... A commentary of characteristic brilliance. (A.M. Bowie, Queen's College, Oxford, The Classical Review, XLV, 2, '95)
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Among extant Greek comedies, the Frogs is unique for the light it throws on classical Greek attitudes to tragedy and to literature in general. It merits a much more extensive commentary than it has so far received, for the establishment of the text itself has rested for over a century on collations which were inadequate and inaccurate.
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Aristophanes' Frogs
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Black cloth covered boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Very good dust jacket has scuffs. 8co. (5.69 x 1.21 x 8.75 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Includes a list of abbreviations, metrical symbols, Sigla Codicum, Hypotheses, Dramatic Personae, addenda, bibliography and indexes. 414 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Among extant Greek comedies, the Frogs is unique for the light it throws on Classical Greek attitudes to tragedy and to literature in general. It merits a much more extensive commentary than it has so far received, and the establishment of the text itself has rested for over a century on collations which were inadequate and inaccurate. At the same time, its most problematic passages have been the subject, in recent years, of more scholarly articles than those of any other Greek play. In this introduction, edition, and commentary, Sir Kenneth Dover presents the relevant data, arguments, and considerations as fully as can reasonably be done in one volume. Seller Inventory # 202274
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ARISTOPHANES: FROGS; Edited with Introduction and Commentary
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Corners a bit rounded. DJ has very minor shelfwear.; Among extant Greek comedies, the Frogs is unique for the light it throws on Classical Greek attitudes toward tragedy and literature in general. It merits a much more extensive commentary than it has so far received, and the establishment of the text itself has rested for over a century on collations which were inadequate and inaccurate. At the same time, its most problematic passages have been the subject, in recent years, of more scholarly articles than those of any other Greek play. In this introduction, edition, and commentary, Sir Kenneth Dover presents the relevant data, arguments, and considerations as fully as can reasonably be done in one volume.; 9 x 1 x 6 Inches; 398 pages. Seller Inventory # 41273