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The first substantial commentary on Clouds since Dover's 1968 edition. Intended for intermediate Greek students at undergraduate and graduate levels, the commentary pays careful attention to the basic characteristics of ancient Greek syntax, as well as to how Greek words are formed and can be analysed.

Presents a fresh look at the play that cemented Aristophanes' reputation as a rising star in comic theatre. This is a thoroughly modern commentary on a key play in the theatrical genre of Old Comedy, which satirized virtually every aspect of Athenian life in a period when Athens was at the height of its power and international prestige.

The Euthyphro is crucially important for understanding Plato's presentation of the last days of Socrates. This accessible student commentary by Charles Platter presents an introduction to the Euthyphro, the full Greek text, and a commentary designed for undergraduates and selected graduate students.

Provides intermediate-level students of Classical Greek the necessary linguistic, historical, mythographical, archaeological, and geographical information to read and comprehend Book Two of Pausanias' Periegesis. Book Two of Pausanias' work covers several major cities of the northeast Peloponnesus and the prominent island of Aegina.

Offers comprehensive commentary on the 13th-century Dominican theologian Jacobus de Voragine's retelling of the ancient story of the life of the Buddha that will resonate with contemporary students of Latin. Jacobus's version of the legend serves as a compelling, original Latin text.

The first English commentary on Plautus' unabridged text

A welcome investigation into Cicero's unusual work on ancient Roman religion

Introduces the first book of Pausanias' "Description of Greece" to students of Classical Greek. Pausanias' second century CE work is the only surviving ancient description of the monuments and artwork of mainland Greece. Book 1 of the "Description" covers Athens, its demes, and Megara - that is, Attica, the heart of the ancient Greek world.