The Clouds by Aristophanes
"The Clouds" is a satirical play that critiques the intellectual and moral corruption of Athenian society by focusing on a father-son relationship. The father, in an effort to evade debt, sends his son to a school of sophistry to learn the art of manipulating language and logic to win arguments. The story explores themes of education, morality, and the conflict between traditional and modern values. The play is well-known for its critical portrayal of Socrates as a sophist and its comedic elements.
The 1010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -423
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 21,803
- Original Language
- Ancient Greek
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