The Clouds - Paperback
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The Clouds - Paperback
$15.37
by Aristophanes Aristophanes (Author)
A comic play in which Aristophanes satirises intellectual fashion, education, and the shifting values of Athenian society.
In The Clouds, Aristophanes presents a narrative centred on Strepsiades, an indebted Athenian who seeks relief through the teachings of a philosophical school associated with new forms of reasoning. The play develops through a sequence of encounters that contrast traditional values with emerging intellectual trends, using exaggeration and inversion to expose their implications.
The work is particularly noted for its portrayal of Socrates, presented as a figure emblematic of speculative thought and rhetorical technique. Through this representation, Aristophanes engages with contemporary debates concerning education, argument, and the role of philosophy in civic life. Combining structured dialogue with choral elements, The Clouds remains a significant example of classical comedy and its capacity for social and intellectual critique.
Number of Pages: 46
Dimensions: 0.11 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: January 11, 2012
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