Βάτραχοι
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 22,993 words
- Reading time
- 1 h 55 min
- Chapters
- 27
- Language
- Greek
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2008
Scan to get the app
This edition of The Frogs by Aristophanes features a modern Greek paraphrase from 1910. The text serves as a satirical exploration of Athenian theater, specifically comparing the styles of Aeschylus and Euripides. It addresses themes of religious belief, political corruption, and the moral decline of society. For a learner, the language is more formal than contemporary speech, reflecting the literary style of the early twentieth century. The dialogue is structured and rhythmic, offering a challenging but rewarding look at classical themes.
280 downloads on Project Gutenberg
This is how it reads in Lingo7
The original sentence on top, your language underneath. Tap any word to see what it means.
Subjects
- Comedy plays
- Voyages to the otherworld -- Drama
- Dionysus (Greek deity) -- Drama
- Playwriting -- Drama
- Dramatists -- Drama
Questions about this book
What level of Greek do I need for this book?
The estimate is C1, based on how common the words are and how long the sentences run. It is an approximation, not a test result. With a translation under every sentence you can start one level earlier than you would with a paper copy.
Is this book really free?
Yes. The text is in the public domain and comes from Project Gutenberg, so it costs nothing. In Lingo7 you open the book and read the first page for free; a subscription unlocks the whole library, the audio and the word practice.
How does reading with a translation work?
Lingo7 shows the original sentence and, right under it, the same sentence in your language. Tap a word to see what it means, hear it, and save it for practice. The translation is made while you read, so it works for any book and for 49 languages.
How long does it take to read?
About 1 h 55 min at a native pace, spread over 27 chapters. In a foreign language plan for more: half an hour a day finishes a book of this size in a few weeks.
Similar books
Same language, close to the same level.
Text from Project Gutenberg, public domain.