The Acharnians by Aristophanes
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"The Acharnians" by Aristophanes is a comedy produced in 425 BC. When Dikaiopolis grows weary of the Peloponnesian War, he secures a private peace treaty with the Spartans for himself alone. His decision enrages fellow Athenians, especially aged war veterans from Acharnae who despise anyone speaking of peace. Through absurd humor and bold satire, Aristophanes crafts an imaginative appeal for ending the war while defending himself against political attacks on his previous
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| Author | Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE |
|---|---|
| Title | The Acharnians |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Acharnians |
| Note | Uniform title: Acharnians. English |
| Credits | Produced by Derek Davis, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Athens (Greece) -- Drama |
| Subject | Peace treaties -- Drama |
| Subject | Aristophanes -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3012 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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