Νεφέλαι by Aristophanes

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Author	Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
Translator	Demetrakopoulos, Polyvios, 1864-1922
Title	Νεφέλαι
Alternate Title	Clouds
Credits	Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinidis
Summary	"Νεφέλαι" by Aristophanes is a comedic play written in the 5th century BC. The work is a satirical examination of Socratic philosophy and its influence on Athenian society, particularly targeting the sophists and their teachings. The central character, Strepsiades, seeks help from the philosopher Socrates to escape his debts by learning how to manipulate arguments and evade financial responsibility. The opening of "Νεφέλαι" introduces Strepsiades, an elderly Athenian burdened by debts incurred by his extravagant son, Pheidippides, who desires to lead a life of luxury. As he struggles to find a way out of his financial troubles, Strepsiades contemplates enrolling at Socrates' school of philosophy, hoping to learn strategies to avoid paying his creditors. The scene is set with humor as Strepsiades interacts with his son, recounting their disagreements and highlighting his frustrations over their financial situation. He ultimately decides to approach Socrates, believing that through the philosopher's teachings, he can learn to deceive and evade his obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language	Greek
LoC Class	PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject	Comedies
Category	Text
EBook-No.	30719
Release Date	Dec 20, 2009
Most Recently Updated	Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status	Public domain in the USA.
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