{"product_id":"9780140449822","title":"Classical Comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ideal single-volume introduction to the greatest masterpieces of ancient comedy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fifth to the second century B.C., theatrical comedy flourished in Greece and Rome. This new anthology brings together four essential masterworks of the genre: Aristophanes' bold, imaginative \u003ci\u003eThe Birds\u003c\/i\u003e; Menander's \u003ci\u003eThe Girl from Samos\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores popular contemporary themes of mistaken identity and sexual misbehavior; and two later Roman comic plays: Plautus's \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers Menaechmus\u003c\/i\u003e, the inspiration for Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eThe Comedy of Errors\u003c\/i\u003e; and Terence's bawdy yet sophisticated double love plot, \u003ci\u003eThe Eunuch\u003c\/i\u003e. Together, these four plays capture the genius of classical comedy for students, theatergoers, actors, lovers of satire, and anyone interested in the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049240609008,"sku":"9780140449822","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780140449822_p0.jpg?v=1763655441","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780140449822","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}