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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.)

Author: Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE

Translator: Demetrakopoulos, Polyvios, 1864-1922

EBook No.: 30719

Published: Dec 20, 2009

Downloads: 110

Language: Greek

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE

Translator: Demetrakopoulos, Polyvios, 1864-1922

EBook No.: 30719

Published: Dec 20, 2009

Downloads: 110

Language: Greek

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.