Aristophanis Pax

<p><i>Aristophanis Pax</i> edited by Julius Hermann Richter presents the ancient Greek comedy Peace (Ειρήνη) by Aristophanes. This edition offers readers an opportunity to engage with one of the most beloved works of classical Greek literature. Aristophanes renowned for his wit and satirical commentary uses the play to express a yearning for peace during a time of war. The play follows the story of Trygaeus an Athenian farmer who flies to Olympus on a dung beetle to negotiate with the gods and bring peace back to Greece.</p> <p>This edition is valuable for students and scholars of classical literature providing insights into the language humor and historical context of ancient Greece. Peace remains a relevant and insightful commentary on the human condition and the enduring desire for peace.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>