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This is an English translation of Aristophanes' greatest comedy the Birds and is the story of birds taking control of the government. Includes background material on the historical and cultural context of this work, suggestions for further reading, and notes. Focus Classical Library provides close translations with notes and essays to provide access to understanding Greek culture.

The Birds

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    A Paperback / softback by Aristophanes, Jeffrey Henderson

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      Publisher Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co
      Published 1 January 1999
      ISBN-13 9780941051873
      978-0941051873
      ISBN-10 941051870
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      Poetry ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: ancient, classical Literary studies: plays and playwrights

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      Book Synopsis
      This is an English translation of Aristophanes' greatest comedy the Birds and is the story of birds taking control of the government. Includes background material on the historical and cultural context of this work, suggestions for further reading, and notes. Focus Classical Library provides close translations with notes and essays to provide access to understanding Greek culture.

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