Fragments Of The Greek Comic Poets: With Rendering In English Verse (1889)

Fragments Of The Greek Comic Poets: With Rendering In English Verse is a book written by Frederick Apthorp Paley and originally published in 1889. The book is a collection of fragments from various Greek comic poets, including Aristophanes, Menander, and Philemon. The fragments are presented in their original Greek form, followed by an English translation in verse. The book is divided into five sections, each focusing on a different poet or group of poets. The first section covers Aristophanes, the most famous of the Greek comic poets, and includes fragments from his plays such as The Birds and The Frogs. The second section covers Menander, who was known for his domestic comedies, and includes fragments from plays such as The Grouch and The Shield.The third section covers Philemon, who was one of the most prolific comic poets of ancient Greece, and includes fragments from plays such as The Brothers and The Merchant. The fourth section covers the poets of the New Comedy, a style that emerged in the 4th century BC and focused on everyday life and social issues. The final section covers the minor poets, including Diphilus and Alexis.Overall, Fragments Of The Greek Comic Poets: With Rendering In English Verse provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the world of Greek comedy. Paley's translations are faithful to the original Greek while also making the fragments accessible to modern readers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, comedy, or poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.