02689cam a22003613u 4500 19075 UtSlPG 20260610133439.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PA Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE Aristophane; Traduction nouvelle, tome premier Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-08-18 Les Akharniens -- Les chevaliers -- Les nuées -- Les guêpes -- La paix Produced by Pierre Lacaze, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Aristophane; Traduction nouvelle, tome premier" by Eugène Talbot is a literary translation likely produced in the late 19th century. This work presents a translation of the plays of Aristophanes, reflecting the comedic and often satirical nature of Ancient Greek theater. The opening of the text indicates a focus on engaging contemporary readers with a reinterpretation of classical themes, showcasing the character Dikæopolis, who embodies the struggles of the common citizen during wartime. The opening of the translation introduces the comedy "Les Acharniens," centering on the character Dikæopolis, a charcoal merchant frustrated by the ongoing war and yearning for peace. He cleverly manipulates the political landscape, negotiating a private peace treaty with the Spartans while his fellow Acharnians remain embroiled in conflict. Throughout the initial scenes, Dikæopolis expresses his bitterness through witty commentary and humorous exchanges with other characters, highlighting both the absurdity of war and the human desire for individual well-being amidst societal chaos. His efforts to secure personal tranquility set the stage for comedic conflicts, illustrating Aristophanes' critique of contemporary Athenian politics and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays Athens (Greece) -- Drama Aristophanes -- Translations into French Sully Prudhomme, 1839-1907 Talbot, Eugène, 1814-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19075 60461 60461