{"product_id":"the-frogs-a-comedy-of-dionysus-and-the-underworld-hardcover","title":"The Frogs: A Comedy of Dionysus and the Underworld - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAristophanes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comic play of classical Athens in which Dionysus undertakes a journey to the underworld, combining satire, literary debate, and theatrical invention.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative follows the god's descent in search of a great tragedian, using the journey as a framework for examining the nature and purpose of dramatic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAristophanes develops the play through a mixture of parody, choral performance, and direct engagement with contemporary cultural concerns. The central contest between tragedians serves as both entertainment and critique, reflecting on the role of poetry and the standards by which it is judged. The structure allows for shifts between humour and more pointed commentary on artistic and civic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositioned within the tradition of Old Comedy, \u003cem\u003eThe Frogs\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of Aristophanes' most studied works for its treatment of literature and performance. It provides insight into the theatrical culture of Athens while preserving the characteristic wit and formal experimentation of classical Greek comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483233784045,"sku":"9781515428947","price":34.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/the-frogs-a-comedy-of-dionysus-and-the-underworld-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}