The Acharnians
| Author | : Aristophanes |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2021-04-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664625267 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Acharnians by : Aristophanes
Download or read book The Acharnians written by Aristophanes and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acharnians" is the earliest of the existent comedies of Aristophanes, produced in 425 BCE. It is a direct attack on the folly of war. The story deals with an Athenian farmer, Dikaiopolis, who surprisingly obtains a private peace treaty with the Spartans and enjoys the benefits of peace despite resistance from some of his fellow Athenians. This drama is celebrated for its absurd humor and its innovative appeal for an end to the Peloponnesian War.