Three More Plays by Aristophanes av Jeffrey (Boston University USA) Henderson

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<P>This volume provides modern, uncensored translations of Aristophanes'' <I>Acharnians</I>, <I>Knights</I>, and <I>Wasps</I>. These plays, originally a series, are the world''s earliest political satires, and are made available here for the first time in one volume, augmented by full introductions and notes.</P><P></P><P>In these three works, Aristophanes launched satirical attacks on Cleon, the world''s first demagogue, and explored the vulnerability of democracy to populist manipulation and disinformation. Henderson''s fresh translations and exploration of the themes within them enable readers to explore the perils facing democracy in its first century which are still with us today. The Introduction offers the reader background on Aristophanes'' life, Athenian democracy, classical drama, as well as on political comedy, while introductions to each individual play provide the reader with context. An appendix also collects selected fragments from Aristophanes'' lost political plays.</P