The Peace of Aristophanes - (Paperback or Softback)

“The Peace” is a comedic play by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, first performed in 421 BC during the Peloponnesian War. The play centers on Trygaeus, an Athenian farmer who flies to Olympus on a giant dung beetle to petition Zeus for an end to the war. Finding the gods have abandoned Greece, he discovers Peace imprisoned in a cave and, with the help of a chorus of Greeks, frees her. Aristophanes uses satire and humor to advocate for peace and reconciliation between Athens and Sparta. “The Peace” explores themes of war, diplomacy, and the absurdity of conflict, offering a timeless commentary on the human condition and the pursuit of harmony. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with one of the most celebrated works of classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: H. Sharpley
• | Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• | Publication Date: May 22, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00200 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1023644134
• | ISBN-13: 9781023644136