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Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, this play serves as a sharp satire of Athenian social and political life, focusing on the controversial figure Cleon, a pro-war populist. With a smaller cast than typical for Aristophanes, the narrative revolves around the playwright's personal vendetta against Cleon, who had previously prosecuted him. This work, notable for its biting humor and political commentary, won first prize at the Lenaia festival in 424 BC, showcasing Aristophanes' mastery of Old Comedy.
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- 2023
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- Title
- Knights
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristophanes
- Publisher
- Dalcassian Publishing Company
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9781088165591
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, this play serves as a sharp satire of Athenian social and political life, focusing on the controversial figure Cleon, a pro-war populist. With a smaller cast than typical for Aristophanes, the narrative revolves around the playwright's personal vendetta against Cleon, who had previously prosecuted him. This work, notable for its biting humor and political commentary, won first prize at the Lenaia festival in 424 BC, showcasing Aristophanes' mastery of Old Comedy.