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The Plays of Aristophanes

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  • 494 stránok
  • 18 hodin čítania

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Aristophanes' comedies explore themes of fantasy, sexuality, and politics, making him a pivotal figure in Old Attic Comedy. This collection features iconic plays, including "The Clouds," where an older aristocrat seeks wisdom from Socrates but struggles with his ineptitude; "The Birds," in which two men plot with transformed birds to challenge the gods; and "Lysistrata," where women unite to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding intimacy from men. These timeless works blend humor with sharp social commentary, continuing to resonate with audiences today.

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The Plays of Aristophanes, Aristofanes

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Titul
The Plays of Aristophanes
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Mint Editions
Rok vydania
2021
Väzba
pevná
Počet strán
494
ISBN13
9781513205809
Série
Štítky
Beletria, Klasika
Anotácia
Aristophanes' comedies explore themes of fantasy, sexuality, and politics, making him a pivotal figure in Old Attic Comedy. This collection features iconic plays, including "The Clouds," where an older aristocrat seeks wisdom from Socrates but struggles with his ineptitude; "The Birds," in which two men plot with transformed birds to challenge the gods; and "Lysistrata," where women unite to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding intimacy from men. These timeless works blend humor with sharp social commentary, continuing to resonate with audiences today.