The Peace Of Aristophanes (1905)

The Peace of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The play was first performed in 421 BC and is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the political situation in Athens at the time. The story centers around a farmer named Trygaeus who is fed up with the ongoing Peloponnesian War and decides to take matters into his own hands. He constructs a giant beetle and flies to Mount Olympus to negotiate a peace treaty with the gods. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and characters, including a chorus of birds and a group of politicians who are resistant to the idea of peace. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and commentary on the absurdity of war and politics. It is considered one of Aristophanes' most popular and enduring works. This particular edition of the play was published in 1905 and includes an introduction by translator Benjamin Bickley Rogers.With Introduction Critical Notes And Commentary.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.