Wasps
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Wasps
（The comedies of Aristophanes, v. 4）
Aris & Phillips, c1983
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Vespae
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Note
English and Greek
Translation of: Vespae
Includes bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Wasps was first produced at the Lenaea festival of 422 BC. The play is at once a political satire and also, like Clouds and the lost Banqueters, a comedy on the theme of the conflict of generations. The play follows the efforts of a mischievous and mercurial old man to escape the control of a stern and heavy son. In its political aspect it attacks the leading Athenian politician Cleon, as Knights had. But Wasps represents a departure as it concentrates less on Cleon personally, and more on his and his associates' alleged domination of the law courts and the men who served in them as jurors. First published in 1983, this edition contains addenda and a new bibliography. Greek text with facing-page English translation, commentary and notes.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
REFERENCES AND ABBREVIATIONS
WASPS
Introductory Note
Note on the Text
Sigla
Addenda including Bibliography
Text and Translation
Notes
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