Birds

The imaginative plot of Aristophanes' Birds, known for coining "Cloudcuckooland," is celebrated for its charm and originality. This abridged edition of Nan Dunbar's acclaimed work is tailored for less advanced Greek students and non-specialists, providing essential tools for translation and comprehension. While it retains notes on staging, it simplifies discussions on metrical, textual, and ornithological issues, omitting purely illustrative parallels to focus on the play's core elements.