Aristophanes Books

Lysistrata

Aristophanes (446 - 386 BC), also known as the "Father" or "Prince" of ancient comedy, was one of ancient Athens' most famous playwrights. Only eleven of his forty plays exist in their entirety, but w..

The Clouds

Aristophanes

Athens playwright Aristophanes' comedy play The Clouds is a lampooning of intellectual fashions in classical Athens. The play begins with Strepsiades suddenly sitting up in bed whi..