| Author |
Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE |
| Translator |
Demetrakopoulos, Polyvios, 1864-1922 |
| Title |
Βάτραχοι
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| Alternate Title |
Frogs
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides
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| Summary |
"Βάτραχοι" by Aristophanes is a comedic play written in the 5th century BC. The work predominantly engages with themes of literature and theatrical production, notably contrasting the styles of the great tragic poets Aeschylus and Euripides. Central to the story is the character of Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity, who embarks on a journey to the Underworld to retrieve Euripides, reflecting a critique of the decline of quality in Athenian theater. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Dionysus, who, dressed in a luxurious garment and accompanied by his hapless servant Xanthias, is on a quest to find a great playwright to rescue the state of Greek theater. Their comedic exchange sets the tone for the play, filled with witty banter and humorous observations regarding dramatic arts and the characters they encounter. As they travel toward the Underworld, they interact with various figures, including the dead, adding layers of satire and social commentary about the literary and political landscape of Athens, making it clear that Aristophanes is not only entertaining but also engaging in a broader critique of his society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Voyages to the otherworld -- Drama
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| Subject |
Dionysus (Greek deity) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Playwriting -- Drama
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| Subject |
Dramatists -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27668 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 12, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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