The Acharnians
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"The Acharnians", by Aristophanes, is a classic example of Old Comedy, showcasing the playwright's sharp wit and satirical prowess. Set during the Peloponnesian War, the play centers on Dikaiopolis, an Athenian citizen who, weary of the seemingly endless conflict, negotiates a private peace treaty with Sparta. This act throws the city into turmoil and subjects Dikaiopolis to the scorn of the war-mongering Acharnians, a group of charcoal burners. Through comedic episodes and boisterous choruses, Aristophanes explores themes of peace, war, and the absurdity of political life. "The Acharnians" re...
"The Acharnians", by Aristophanes, is a classic example of Old Comedy, showcasing the playwright's sharp wit and satirical prowess. Set during the Peloponnesian War, the play centers on Dikaiopolis, an Athenian citizen who, weary of the seemingly endless conflict, negotiates a private peace treaty with Sparta. This act throws the city into turmoil and subjects Dikaiopolis to the scorn of the war-mongering Acharnians, a group of charcoal burners. Through comedic episodes and boisterous choruses, Aristophanes explores themes of peace, war, and the absurdity of political life. "The Acharnians" remains a relevant and entertaining commentary on the human condition, offering a glimpse into the social and political landscape of ancient Athens. This edition makes this important work accessible to modern readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
