Aristophanes: The Wasps (1868) - Hardcover

by Aristophanes (Author), W. C. Green (Editor)

Aristophanes: The Wasps is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, first performed in Athens in 422 BCE. The play follows the story of a father and son, Philocleon and Bdelycleon, who are both obsessed with serving on juries and finding fault with others. Philocleon is a retired juror who spends his days in court, while Bdelycleon tries to keep him at home by creating a mock court in their own house. The play is a satire on the Athenian legal system and the obsession with litigation and jury service. It also touches on themes of corruption, justice, and the role of the individual in society. The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and scathing social commentary. Aristophanes: The Wasps has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular work of ancient Greek literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.