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1 electronic document (132 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Archived by the National Library of New Zealand. |
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Title from PDF cover (viewed on Aug. 1, 2011). |
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Hypertext links contained in the archived instances of this title are non-functional. Nz |
| Contents |
Title; Contents; Introduction; Dramatis Personae; The Birds; Endnotes. |
| Summary |
The Birds is a comic play by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. It garnered awards in 141 BC when it was first performed, and continues to be critically received today. A middle-aged Athenian convinces the world's birds to build a new city between the heavens and the earth. This position fortuitously allows them to intercept all communication of gods and men. The Athenian is transformed into a bird-like figure and with the help of his winged friends - and others - he replaces Zeus as ... |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Birds -- Drama.
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Birds. |
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Drama.
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| Subject |
Gods, Greek -- Drama.
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Gods, Greek. |
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Imaginary societies -- Drama.
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Imaginary societies. |
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Electronic books.
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Comedies.
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Novels.
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Novels.
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Drama.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Aristophanes. Birds. Auckland : The Floating Press, ©2010 |
| ISBN |
9781775418009 |
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1775418006 |
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9781776512003 |
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1776512006 |
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