Publisher's Synopsis
The Clouds and Peace of Aristophanes is a book that was written by the ancient Greek playwright, Aristophanes, and was first published in 1840. This book is a collection of two of Aristophanes' most famous plays, The Clouds and Peace.The Clouds is a satirical play that was first performed in 423 BC. It is a comedy that pokes fun at the intellectual and philosophical trends of the time. The play revolves around a man named Strepsiades, who is in debt and seeks the help of Socrates to teach him the art of argument so that he can win his court cases. The play is a commentary on the power of education and the dangers of sophistry.Peace, on the other hand, is a play that was first performed in 421 BC. It is a comedy that celebrates the end of the Peloponnesian War and the restoration of peace. The play centers around a farmer named Trygaeus, who flies to heaven on the back of a giant dung beetle to negotiate peace with the gods. The play is a celebration of peace and a call for an end to war.Overall, The Clouds and Peace of Aristophanes is a fascinating look into the world of ancient Greek theater and the satirical and comedic genius of Aristophanes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, theater, or philosophy.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.
