
The Clouds can be considered not only the world's first extant 'comedy of ideas' but also a brilliant and successful example of that genre. The play gained notoriety for its caricature of the philosopher Socrates ever since its mention in Plato's Apology as a factor contributing to the old man's trial and execution.
Author: Aristophanes Aristophanes |
Publisher: SMK Books |
Publication Date: Jan 06, 2012 |
Number of Pages: 46 pages |
Binding: Paperback or Softback |
ISBN-10: 1617205621 |
ISBN-13: 9781617205620 |