Aristophanes, a playwright of ancient Athens, stands as the sole surviving exemplar of Old Comedy. His surviving works offer a vibrant and satirical lens through which to view the political and social landscape of 5th-century BC Athens. With sharp wit and fearless commentary, he tackled pressing issues such as the Peloponnesian War, the intricacies of Athenian democracy, and the influence of public figures and philosophers. His distinctive voice and enduringly relevant critiques continue to resonate, with his plays still performed and adapted across the globe.
Aristophanes' Komödie "Die Wespen" vereint politische Satire und familiäre Konflikte durch die Charaktere Philokleon und seinen Sohn Bdelykleon. Das Stück kritisiert die attische Justiz und enthält humorvolle Episoden, wie den Hundeprozess. Die neue Spezialausgabe bietet umfassende Analysen und schließt eine philologische Lücke.