Aristophanes: The Wasps (1868)

by William Charles Green

Book Overview

Aristophanes: The Wasps is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes in the 5th century BCE. The play follows the story of a man named Philocleon, who is addicted to serving on juries and finds great pleasure in punishing those who have committed crimes. His son, Bdelycleon, is determined to cure his father of his addiction and enlists the help of his friends to stage a mock trial in their home. The play is a satirical commentary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104429020
• ISBN13: 9781104429027
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"