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Aristophanes: Peace

Aristophanes: Peace

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Experience the joy and satire of Aristophanes' classic comedy, a celebration of peace and the return to a simpler life. Written in 421 BC, this Athenian Old Comedy won second prize at the City Dionysia, just before the Peace of Nicias brought an end to the Peloponnesian War. The play follows Trygaeus, a countryman who soars to the heavens, seeking Zeus' guidance on the war, amidst a rich tapestry of religious imagery and biting humor. With its lighthearted tone and clever satire, this timeless comedy pokes fun at the pro-war leader Cleon and the harsh realities of war. The play's loose structure and personification of War and Uproar add to its unique charm, making it a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and culture.
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Experience the joy and satire of Aristophanes' classic comedy, a celebration of peace and the return to a simpler life. Written in 421 BC, this Athenian Old Comedy won second prize at the City Dionysia, just before the Peace of Nicias brought an end to the Peloponnesian War. The play follows Trygaeus, a countryman who soars to the heavens, seeking Zeus' guidance on the war, amidst a rich tapestry of religious imagery and biting humor. With its lighthearted tone and clever satire, this timeless comedy pokes fun at the pro-war leader Cleon and the harsh realities of war. The play's loose structure and personification of War and Uproar add to its unique charm, making it a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and culture.
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Yes We Confess

You Were A Man Like Us

Itys / Birds Of A Fellow Feather

O Treachery O Treason O

They Come To Us Through Love

Man By Nature Is A Liar

You've Been Downgraded / Hail, Pisthetairos

Birds Won't Want Any Shrine / Make A Pulp A Zeus

Chaos And Love

The Birds Agree

Anthem / Praise Yet The Birds

Spring in Joy

Space

Swamp Of Dismal Dread

Peace

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  • Product Type: BOOK
  • Barcode: 9780856687853
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