The Birds by Aristophanes

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Author Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
Title The Birds
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_(play)
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Derek Davis, and David Widger
Summary "The Birds" by Aristophanes is a comedic play written in the 5th century BC, showcasing the style of ancient Greek theatre. The story revolves around two disgruntled Athenians, Euelpides and Pisthetaerus, who are fed up with their city’s issues and seek a Utopian society among the birds. They aim to establish "Cloud-cuckoo-land," a new city that will sever the communication between the gods and humans, forcing the deities to negotiate with them for power and calm. At the start of the play, Euelpides and Pisthetaerus are introduced as they embark on their quest to find Epops, the King of the Birds, hoping he can help them establish a peaceful society. Upon arriving at his residence, they face numerous comedic misunderstandings and challenges. They propose their grand scheme of constructing a new city in the sky, where they will rule over the gods and humans alike. The opening sets an irreverent tone filled with witty exchanges and whimsical imagery, highlighting the duo’s ambition while laying the groundwork for the ensuing adventures and interactions they will have with both birds and deities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
Subject Birds -- Drama
Subject Athens (Greece) -- Social life and customs -- Drama
Subject Gods, Greek -- Drama
Subject Imaginary societies -- Drama
Subject Aristophanes -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 3013
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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