Publisher's Synopsis
The Birds of Aristophanes is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. It was first performed in 414 BC and is considered one of his most famous works. The play tells the story of two Athenians who, disillusioned with their city, decide to go on a journey to find a utopia where they can live free from the problems of society. They eventually come across a group of birds who have built a city in the sky called Cloudcuckooland. The Athenians convince the birds to help them build a new city in the sky, which they call Nephelococcygia. The play is a satire on the political and social issues of Athens at the time, and also explores themes of power, corruption, and the search for utopia. The Birds of Aristophanes is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and imaginative use of language. This edition, published in 1883, includes a translation of the play into English by William James Hickie, as well as an introduction and notes on the text.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.
