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“The Frogs†is a celebrated comedy by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. This edition, featuring an introduction and notes by W.W. Merry, offers valuable context and insights into the play's historical and literary significance. A cornerstone of classical literature, “The Frogs†follows the god Dionysus on his journey to the underworld to bring a great tragedian back to Athens. The play is renowned for its sharp wit, satirical commentary on Athenian society, and clever use of dramatic irony. Aristophanesâ€(TM) work remains relevant for its exploration of artistic merit, social values, and the power of comedy. This edition provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the play's nuances, making it an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in classical Greek drama. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.