Aristophanes: The Birds [hardcover] W. W. Merry

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Aristophanes: The Birds [hardcover] W. W. Merry

SKU: VBe-023
Title of book: The Birds
Author: Aristophanes, edited by W. W. Merry
Year of publication: 1904
Edition: Fourth Edition
Printing: Not specified
Publisher name: Oxford at the Clarendon Press
Type of binding: Hardcover
Does it have a dust jacket? No
Is it a Book Club edition? No
Is it a former library book? No indication of being a former library book.
Does it have damage on the dust jacket or cover? No dust jacket, but the cover shows wear on the edges, corners, and spine.
Are the pages clean? Yes, the pages appear clean with no significant markings.

Description:
Aristophanes: The Birds [hardcover] W. W. Merry is a scholarly edition of the ancient Greek comedy The Birds, one of the most famous plays by the playwright Aristophanes. This edition, edited by W. W. Merry, includes an introduction and notes, making it suitable for academic use, particularly for students and scholars of classical literature. The book is part of the Clarendon Press Series and was published by Oxford at the Clarendon Press in 1904. This fourth edition suggests that the work was well-regarded and widely used in educational contexts.

Genre and Sub-Genre:
The book falls within the Classics genre, with a specific focus on Ancient Greek Literature. The sub-genre can be categorized as Comedic Plays or Classical Studies.

Condition Description:
The book is in good condition for its age. The red hardcover shows typical wear along the edges, spine, and corners, but the binding remains solid. The interior is clean, with no visible foxing or annotations, which is notable for a book of this vintage. The lack of a dust jacket is typical for books of this age, and the cover wear is consistent with a book that has been well-handled over time.