Comoediae Novem

A collection of comedies written by the Greek comic playwright Aristophanes (ca 446 BC - ca 386 BC). Also called the Father of Comedy, Aristophanes is said to have recreated life in ancient Athens accurately and convincingly. The volume includes nine of his surviving plays, including the well-known Nebulæ, a slanderous play which, according to Plato, brought about the trial and execution of Socr…