13. Aristophanes. Works (1498).

2° ; [348] leaves; 306 x 203mm.


The Aldine Aristophanes is the first printed edition of the only surviving representative of Greek Old Comedy. In his preface, Aldus declares Aristophanes to be "the perfect guide to conversational Attic Greek." This edition is generally considered to be one of the finest early efforts of the press.



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