Knights (eBook)

Aristophanes (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016
64 Seiten
Max Bollinger (Verlag)
978-1-911535-84-3 (ISBN)

Infos

In The Knights, the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes delivers a biting political satire targeting the demagogue Cleon, one of the most powerful figures in Athenian politics. Written during the Peloponnesian War, the play follows a group of slaves who conspire to overthrow a corrupt and blustery war profiteer-a transparent stand-in for Cleon-who has gained control over the city-state and manipulates the people for personal gain. With bold humor, clever dialogue, and typical Aristophanic irreverence, the play critiques greed, demagoguery, and the decline of democratic integrity. Featuring a grotesque yet brilliant mix of slapstick, fantasy, and pointed social commentary, The Knights showcases Aristophanes' talent for using comedy as a weapon against political abuse and civic complacency. It remains a sharp reflection on power, corruption, and the responsibilities of citizenship in times of crisis.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.11.2016
• Reihe/Serie: Greek Comedy
• Reihe/Serie: Greek Comedy
• Reihe/Serie: Greek Comedy
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• Schlagworte: Aristophanes • Athens • Comedy • Comic • Greece • Greek • History • humorous • Humour • Mythology • Play
• ISBN-10: 1-911535-84-6 / 1911535846
• ISBN-13: 978-1-911535-84-3 / 9781911535843