Aristophanes: The Wasps (1868)

by William Charles Green

Book Overview

Aristophanes: The Wasps is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The play was first performed in Athens in 422 BCE and was later translated into English in 1868. The play is a satirical comedy that mocks the Athenian legal system and the political elite of the time.The plot of the play revolves around a wealthy Athenian named Philocleon who is obsessed with serving on juries. His son, Bdelycleon, is fed up with his father's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110440799X
• ISBN13: 9781104407995
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"