Aristophane; Traduction nouvelle, tome second by Aristophanes

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Author Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
Commentator Sully Prudhomme, 1839-1907
Translator Talbot, Eugène, 1814-1894
Title Aristophane; Traduction nouvelle, tome second
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Les oiseaux -- Lysistrata -- Les Thesmophoriazouses, ou Les femmes aux fêtes de Demeter -- Les grenouilles -- Les Ekklesiazouses, ou l'Assemblée des femmes -- Ploutos.
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Summary "Aristophane; Traduction nouvelle, tome second" by Aristophanes is a collection of plays, specifically the second volume containing the work "Les Oiseaux," probably written in the 5th century BC. The comedy revolves around Pisthétéros and Evelpidès, two disgruntled Athenian citizens who decide to create a utopian city in the sky, named Néphélocokkygia, in response to their dissatisfaction with life in Athens. Thematically, it critiques the socio-political dynamics of ancient Athens and explores the absurdity of human existence through the lens of avian characters and mythology. The opening of "Les Oiseaux" introduces the two protagonists, Pisthétéros and Evelpidès, who find themselves lost in a rugged wilderness while seeking the transformed bird, Tèreus. Frustrated, they bicker over their misfortune and lament their quest for a tranquil and fulfilling life. As they call upon the bird world for guidance, they encounter a myriad of feathered characters, including a Huppe, who becomes pivotal to their plans for establishing a new city. This initial segment sets the tone for a humorous and satirical exploration of ambition, social structure, and the natural world, signaling a blend of fantastical elements with critical commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Athens (Greece) -- Drama
Subject Aristophanes -- Translations into French
Category Text
EBook-No. 20664
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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