Aristophanes

"Aristophanes" by W. Lucas Collins is a deep look into the plays of Aristophanes, the famous writer from ancient Greece. Collins studies Aristophanes' funny plays and talks about what they meant during the time they were written. These plays were not just for fun; they also made comments about the world in Athens and made fun of important people and problems in society and government. Collins shows how you need to know about the culture and politics of Athens back then to really get why Aristophanes' plays were so funny and meaningful. The author looks closely at how these plays mixed entertainment with serious ideas about politics and life.