Acharnians, Knights, and Peace

Drawing on his experience directing these plays in a replica of the original Greek theater, Ewans (drama, U. of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia) presents new, actable translations of and theatrical commentaries on three comedies by Aristophanes that treat the Peloponnesian War. These plays by the "father of comedy" are introduced in the contexts of the festivals of Dionysos, Athenian politics, and his other surviving plays. The book includes a chronology of Aristophanes' life (c. 447/446 - c. 385/380 BCE) and times, period map of Greece, schematic drawing of the theater of Dionysos at Athens, and glossary of Greek words. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)