Isbn: 9780140445015 - plays and fragments (penguin classics) (26 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Menander (c. 341-291 BC) was the foremost innovator of Greek New Comedy, a dramatic style that moved away from the fantastical to focus upon the problems of ordinary Athenians. This collection contains the full text of 'Old Cantankerous' (Dyskolos), the only surviving complete example of New Comedy, as well as fragments from works including 'The Girl from Samos' and 'The Rape of the Locks', all of which are concerned with domestic catastrophes, the hazards of love and the trials of family life. Written in a poetic style regarded by the ancients as second only to Homer, these polished works - profoundly influential upon both Roman playwrights such as Plautus and Terence, and the wider Western tradition - may be regarded as the first true comedies of manners.…

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Reissue. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Reissue. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Zustand: Very Good. Reissue. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Zustand: Good. Contains margin notes.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Penguin Group February 1988 12mo. 265 pages. clean, tight copy.

Zustand: Good. Reissue. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Reissue. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Minor shelfwear. Pages tanned.; Penguin Classics; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 272 pages.

Zustand: Very Good. Describes the background of Menander's plays, and provides notes along with new translations of more than fifteen of his plays. Editor(s): Miller, Norma. Translator(s): Miller, Norma. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some shelf wear. 1987. Reissue. paperback. . . . . …

Zustand: Very Good. Describes the background of Menander's plays, and provides notes along with new translations of more than fifteen of his plays. Editor(s): Miller, Norma. Translator(s): Miller, Norma. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 204. Good clean copy with some shelf wear. 1987. Reissue. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780140445015.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:9780140445015. …

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 272pp paperback, reprinted very good, English text.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reissue edition. 272 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reissue edition. 272 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 272 pages. Cover worn and tannedMenander (c. 341-291 BC) was the foremost innovator of Greek New Comedy, a dr amatic style that moved away from the fantastical to focus upon the problems of ordinary Athenians. This collection contains the full text of 'Old Cantankerous' (Dyskolos), the only surviving complete example of New Comedy, as well as fragm ents from works including 'The Girl from Samos' and 'The Rape of the Locks', all of which are concerned with domestic catastrophes, the hazards of love and the trials of family life. Written in a poetic style regarded by the ancients as sec ond only to Homer, these polished works - profoundly influential upon both Roman playwrights such as Plautus and Terence, and the wider Western tradition - may be regarded as the first true comedies of manners. …

Zustand: New. Menander (341-290bc) was teh most distinguished author of Greek New Comedy. An Athenian of good family, he wrote over a hundred plays although only one survives intact today. Norma Miller was educated at the universities of Glasgow and Cambridge and spen.