The Acharnians
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of ancient Greek comedy, The Acharnians, presents a biting satire on the absurdities of war and the political machinations of Athens. The narrative chronicles the audacious efforts of Dikaiopolis, an ordinary citizen, who, fed up with the Peloponnesian War, forges his own private peace treaty with Sparta. Through a series of uproarious encounters and sharp dialogue, the play illustrates the stark contrast between the joys of peace and the hardships of conflict. Aristophanes' wit shines, offering a timeless commentary on pacifism, individual agency, and the follies of statecraft. This edition, translated with an insightful introduction, renders the vibrant humor and profound social critique accessible to contemporary readers.
Author: Aristophanes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, The University of Michigan Press
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
This classic of ancient Greek comedy, The Acharnians, presents a biting satire on the absurdities of war and the political machinations of Athens. The narrative chronicles the audacious efforts of Dikaiopolis, an ordinary citizen, who, fed up with the Peloponnesian War, forges his own private peace treaty with Sparta. Through a series of uproarious encounters and sharp dialogue, the play illustrates the stark contrast between the joys of peace and the hardships of conflict. Aristophanes' wit shines, offering a timeless commentary on pacifism, individual agency, and the follies of statecraft. This edition, translated with an insightful introduction, renders the vibrant humor and profound social critique accessible to contemporary readers.