The Frogs of Aristophanes, with Notes Critical and Explanatory, Adapted to the Use of Schools and Universities
London: John Murray, 1839. Later edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [3], iv-cxxvii, [4], 2-436, [2] pp. Half contemporary sheep over marbled paper boards with the spine in six compartments, gilt lettering and decorations, black decorations on the spine; top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. The text of the play in Greek, the notes in English. Notes by T. Mitchell. Aristophanes' comedy centered around the god Dionysus: after deciding that the quality of Athenian plays has declined precipitously, Dionysus journeys to the Underworld to fool Hades and to bring back his beloved Euripides. However, during his time in the realm, Dionysus starts to question if Euripides is the playwright who deserves to return to the land of the living. Very Good. Item #000013505
Several traces of wear to the boards' edges.
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