Aristophanes: The Eleven Comedies

"Aristophanes: The Eleven Comedies" presents the complete surviving works of the greatest master of Athenian Old Comedy. This collection captures the biting wit, exuberant fantasy, and sharp social commentary that defined the stage in ancient Greece. From the anti-war defiance of "Lysistrata" to the literary satire of "The Frogs" and the philosophical mockery in "The Clouds", these plays offer a vivid window into the political and cultural life of Athens during the Peloponnesian War.

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