Lysistrata (Henderson Edition)

Henderson's English translation of Lysistrata, the most popular of Aristophanes' plays, appeals to the modern reader because of its lively and imaginative plot, strong and memorable heroine, good jokes, and appeal for peace and tolerance between nations and between the sexes. Jeffery Henderson, noted Greek scholar, puts the work in historical and cultural context in his comprehensive introduction. Suggestions for further reading, notes, and map are also included.

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Aristophanes
Translated, with Introduction and Notes, by Jeffrey Henderson

1988 - 86 pp.
Imprint: Focus, Series: Focus Classical Library

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Henderson's English translation of Lysistrata, the most popular of Aristophanes' plays, appeals to the modern reader because of its lively and imaginative plot, strong and memorable heroine, good jokes, and appeal for peace and tolerance between nations and between the sexes. Jeffery Henderson, noted Greek scholar, puts the work in historical and cultural context in his comprehensive introduction. Suggestions for further reading, notes, and map are also included.

 

Reviews:

"Henderson's Lysistrata is lively, cheerfully vulgar, and genuinely funny."
     —Philip Holt, The Classical Outlook

 

About the Author:

Jeffrey Henderson (PhD Harvard) is William Goodwin Aurelio Professor of Greek Language and Literature at Boston University, and General Editor of the Loeb Classical Library. He is the author of groundbreaking translations and articles on Greek comic dramatists. His other translations for Focus Classical Library include Aristophanes’ He is the author of groundbreaking translations and articles on Greek comic dramatists. His other translations for Focus Classical Library include Aristophanes' Clouds, Frogs, The Birds, Acharnians, Second Edition, and Three Comedies: Acharnians, Lysistrata, Clouds.