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The wasps ; The poet and the women ; The frogs

by Aristophanes, David Barrett

This collection of ancient Greek comedies explores generational conflict, legal satire, and cultural debates in Athens. The plays utilise parody and social commentary to examine the role of theatre and philosophy during a period of political and social transition.

Accession 11105 ISBN 0140441522 Publisher Penguin
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