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portada Clouds: The Comic Portrait of Socrates - Aristophanes' Satirical Play on Sophistry, Education, and Athenian Society (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
98
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.0 cm
ISBN13
9781806293476

Clouds: The Comic Portrait of Socrates - Aristophanes' Satirical Play on Sophistry, Education, and Athenian Society (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

Aristophanes; Zengerink, Tim (Author) · Library of Alexandria · Hardcover

Clouds: The Comic Portrait of Socrates - Aristophanes' Satirical Play on Sophistry, Education, and Athenian Society (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - Aristophanes; Zengerink, Tim

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Synopsis "Clouds: The Comic Portrait of Socrates - Aristophanes' Satirical Play on Sophistry, Education, and Athenian Society (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)"

What if the most dangerous idea in society wasn't ignorance-but unchecked cleverness?In Clouds, Aristophanes satirizes the most celebrated thinker in Athens-Socrates-and exposes the social consequences of education unmoored from morality. At the center of the play is Strepsiades, a desperate father seeking a shortcut out of debt. His answer? Enroll in Socrates' school of rhetoric to master the art of deceit. But what begins as a comic attempt to game the system turns into a deeper-and darker-critique of intellectual arrogance, generational divides, and philosophical detachment from everyday life.This modern translation captures the lyrical energy, comedic rhythm, and biting commentary of Aristophanes' original while making the political and philosophical debates strikingly relevant. A perfect blend of farce and philosophy, Clouds reminds us that ideas have power-and that laughter can be the sharpest critique of all.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Hilarious Satirical ComedyFollow the outrageous journey of Strepsiades and his son through Socrates' absurd school of logic and linguistic manipulation.A Cultural Critique of Sophistry and EducationWitness Aristophanes' takedown of intellectual fads, moral relativism, and the dangers of philosophy detached from ethics.A Unique Portrait of SocratesSee the philosopher not as a saintly martyr, but as a floating, cloud-gazing eccentric-through the eyes of his sharpest critic.A Lively, Contemporary TranslationPreserves the humor, bite, and meter of the original while ensuring clarity and resonance for today's readers.A Timeless Reflection on Reason, Rhetoric, and ResponsibilityExplore themes of truth, persuasion, and intergenerational conflict that still shape public discourse today.Whether you're new to Aristophanes or rediscovering the roots of satirical drama, Clouds offers an uproarious and thought-provoking experience that makes ancient philosophy feel strikingly-and hilariously-modern.

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