Aristophanis Acharnenses (1845)

by Aristophanes

Book Overview

Aristophanis Acharnenses is a Greek comedy play written by Aristophanes in 425 BC. The play is set during the Peloponnesian War and focuses on the character of Dicaeopolis, a farmer who is tired of the war and its effects on his daily life. In an effort to end the conflict, Dicaeopolis negotiates a private peace treaty with Sparta, allowing him to trade freely with the enemy and enjoy the benefits of peace. However, his actions are met with outrage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165308444
• ISBN13: 9781165308446
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"