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Title: The Acharnians
Note: Uniform title: Acharnians. English
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Derek Davis, and David Widger
Summary: "The Acharnians" by Aristophanes is a comedic play that falls under the genre of ancient Greek drama, likely written around the early classical period of the 5th century BC. This satirical work addresses the consequences of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the hardships it brings especially to the agricultural community. Through humor and clever dialogue, Aristophanes touches on the topic of peace versus war, examining the desires and frustrations of an Athenian citizen tired of endless conflict. In "The Acharnians," the protagonist Dicaeopolis, disillusioned by the prolonged war that has devastated his lands, decides to take peace into his own hands. He seeks to negotiate a personal truce with the Spartans to secure safety for himself and his family. The play features Dicaeopolis's interactions with a colorful cast of characters, including demagogues, various citizens, and even mythical figures, as they all represent different perspectives on war and peace. Ultimately, Dicaeopolis succeeds in creating his own private peace, contrasting the mores of his fellow citizens who remain entranced by the ideals of conflict. The narrative is infused with humor, political commentary, and a vibrant depiction of Athenian society, allowing Aristophanes to critique not only the war itself but the characters that perpetuate it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
EBook No.: 3012
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Downloads: 646
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
Subject: Athens (Greece) -- Drama
Subject: Peace treaties -- Drama
Subject: Aristophanes -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Acharnians
Note: Uniform title: Acharnians. English
Note: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Derek Davis, and David Widger
Summary: "The Acharnians" by Aristophanes is a comedic play that falls under the genre of ancient Greek drama, likely written around the early classical period of the 5th century BC. This satirical work addresses the consequences of the Peloponnesian War, focusing on the hardships it brings especially to the agricultural community. Through humor and clever dialogue, Aristophanes touches on the topic of peace versus war, examining the desires and frustrations of an Athenian citizen tired of endless conflict. In "The Acharnians," the protagonist Dicaeopolis, disillusioned by the prolonged war that has devastated his lands, decides to take peace into his own hands. He seeks to negotiate a personal truce with the Spartans to secure safety for himself and his family. The play features Dicaeopolis's interactions with a colorful cast of characters, including demagogues, various citizens, and even mythical figures, as they all represent different perspectives on war and peace. Ultimately, Dicaeopolis succeeds in creating his own private peace, contrasting the mores of his fellow citizens who remain entranced by the ideals of conflict. The narrative is infused with humor, political commentary, and a vibrant depiction of Athenian society, allowing Aristophanes to critique not only the war itself but the characters that perpetuate it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
EBook No.: 3012
Published: Jan 1, 2002
Downloads: 646
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
Subject: Athens (Greece) -- Drama
Subject: Peace treaties -- Drama
Subject: Aristophanes -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.