The Peace Of Aristophanes

The Peace of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. This book published in 1873 features the original Greek text of the play along with English notes and a preface. The play is a satire about the Peloponnesian War which had been raging for over twenty years at the time of its writing. The protagonist Trygaeus seeks to end the war by flying to the heavens on a giant dung beetle and negotiating with the gods for peace. The play is known for its comedic and absurd elements as well as its commentary on the politics and society of ancient Athens. The English notes in this edition provide explanations and context for the Greek text making it accessible to readers who may not be familiar with the language or the historical period. The preface offers further insights into the play and its significance in ancient Greek literature. Overall The Peace of Aristophanes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical literature ancient Greek culture or the history of comedy.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.