The Clouds by Aristophanes
"The Clouds" by Aristophanes is a Greek comedy play written in 423 BC. This satirical work lampoons intellectual fashions in classical Athens, centering on a debt-ridden father who enrolls in Socrates' school—The Thinkery—to learn how to twist arguments and outwit his creditors. When he proves too old to learn, his son must take his place. Considered the world's first "comedy of ideas," the play remains notorious for its caricature of Socrates, later
cited as contributing to the philosopher's trial and execution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hickie, W. J. |
| Title | The Clouds |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clouds |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Classical literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Aristophanes -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Rhetoric -- Study and teaching -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2562 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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