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Autore |
Aristophanes |
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Titolo |
The Birds |
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Auckland, : The Floating Press, 2010 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (133 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Birds -- Drama |
Gods, Greek -- Drama |
Imaginary societies -- Drama |
Languages & Literatures |
Greek & Latin Languages & Literatures |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Title; Contents; Introduction; Dramatis Personae; The Birds; Endnotes |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The Birds is a comic play by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. It garnered awards in 141 BC when it was first performed, and continues to be critically received today. A middle-aged Athenian convinces the world's birds to build a new city between the heavens and the earth. This position fortuitously allows them to intercept all communication of gods and men. The Athenian is transformed into a bird-like figure and with the help of his winged friends - and others - he replaces Zeus as... |
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