{"product_id":"the-eleven-comedies-vol-2-the-comedies-of-aristophanes-volume-two-hardcover","title":"The Eleven Comedies -Vol. 2-: The Comedies of Aristophanes, Volume Two - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAristophanes Aristophanes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA continuation of Aristophanes' comic plays, presenting further examples of Old Comedy with their characteristic blend of satire, invention, and theatrical form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This second volume in the collected \u003cem\u003eEleven Comedies\u003c\/em\u003e brings together additional plays attributed to Aristophanes, extending the representation of his work within the context of classical Athenian drama. The plays continue to engage with political life, public figures, and intellectual movements, combining direct satire with imaginative scenarios and structured comic devices. Their construction reflects the conventions of Old Comedy, including choral interludes, formal addresses, and a fluid movement between realism and exaggeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross these works, Aristophanes develops themes introduced in earlier plays while varying tone and structure according to subject and setting. The narratives frequently place individuals or communities within altered or exaggerated circumstances, allowing social tensions and institutional practices to be examined through inversion and parody. Language and performance remain central, with dialogue and lyric elements working together to produce both humour and commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented as part of a multi-volume sequence, this edition contributes to a broader engagement with Aristophanes' dramatic corpus. It is intended for readers of classical literature, theatre history, and the development of comic form, offering continued access to one of the foundational voices of Western drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43426592424003,"sku":"9781515428961","price":42.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/the-eleven-comedies-vol-2-the-comedies-of-aristophanes-volume-two-hardcover","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}