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Readers Still Finding Aristophanes' The Frogs Hilarious

Original: RE: https:// scholar.social/@rogueclassicis t/117485415487321884 Of course it depends a lot on the translation but I fin

Classicists and enthusiasts online are discussing Aristophanes' ancient Greek comedy The Frogs, with one scholar noting it remains utterly hilarious despite modern readers missing many references to lost plays and lampooned contemporaries. The exchange highlights how much the humour depends on the translation, and how a 2,400-year-old satire still lands with audiences today.

Why now: The ancient comedy's humour still resonates with modern readers, prompting discussion about translation quality.

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• RE: https:// scholar.social/@rogueclassicis t/117485415487321884 Of course it depends a lot on the translation but I find Aristophanes' The Frogs utterly hilarious, even though I don't get all the references to other plays and the real people who are lampooned in it. Must have… · AimeeMaroux · 6

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