The British Birds: A Communication From The Ghost Of Aristophanes (1878)

The British Birds: A Communication From The Ghost Of Aristophanes is a book written by Mortimer Collins and originally published in 1878. The book is a unique combination of natural history and literary fiction, as it presents itself as a communication from the ghost of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, who has returned to Earth to observe and comment on the birds of Britain.Collins uses Aristophanes' voice to provide witty and insightful commentary on the behavior and characteristics of various bird species, including the cuckoo, the magpie, and the owl. The book is structured as a series of letters from Aristophanes to a friend, in which he describes his observations and musings on the birds he encounters.In addition to its entertaining and informative content, The British Birds is notable for its innovative use of literary form. Collins blends natural history writing with elements of satire, comedy, and even poetry, creating a work that is both educational and entertaining.Overall, The British Birds: A Communication From The Ghost Of Aristophanes is a charming and unique book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in birds, natural history, or literary fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.