Aristofanés Knihy

Komedie slavného starořeckého dramatika. Hrdinou hry je athénský vinař Trygaios, který se nikoli na Pegasu, jak by se slušelo, ale na hřbetě smrdutého obřího chrobáka vydá na Olymp, aby u Dia orodoval za ukončení války. Jeho satirický pohled míří na vojevůdce i politiky obou znesvářených zemí, nešetří ani bohy, kteří podlehnou "korupci". Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

U nás nejčastěji uváděná komedie starořeckého dramatika patří mezi klenoty antické literatury. Titulní hrdinka hry Lýsistraté přesvědčí athénské, spartské a další ženy z řeckých států, které se účastní Peloponéské války, aby přinutily své muže k uzavření míru. Její nápad odmítnout mužům naplnění jejich erotických tužeb vede po všech peripetiích k vítěznému cíli.

»Zatímco aristofanská komedie je celkově částí snu o zdravém a naplněném životě, který byl snad ještě nikdy tak šťastně a krásně sněn; a oblaky - samotné postavy a celé dílo, které nese jejich jméno! - se vznášejí, nejsou uchopitelné, nelze je uvázat na řetěz logiky a důslednosti, přicházejí přes klády a kameny a bez zemské tíhy, krátce se zdržují a pak pokračují dál, jsou součástí tohoto attického snu stejně jako Parthenón nebo jemné a přesto energické kontury dívčího obrazu na bíle podložené lekythos. «

Dvě Aristofanovy komedie. "Jezdci" jsou dílem jeho mládí, neboť je napsal básník, kterému bylo v té době přes dvacet let. "Žáby" jsou komedie, která vznikla o dvacet let později, tedy v Aristovanově zralém věku. [...] Uvedení obou komedií do české literatury překladové a na českou scénu dokazuje dokazuje pak znovu jejich životnost a působivost. Patrně se ani lidé nezměnili, působí-li Aristofanovy šlehy ještě dnes a je-li ještě dnes Aristofanes tak živ mezi námi. (z textu na vnitřní straně přebalu)

Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, this play serves as a sharp satire of Athenian social and political life, focusing on the controversial figure Cleon, a pro-war populist. With a smaller cast than typical for Aristophanes, the narrative revolves around the playwright's personal vendetta against Cleon, who had previously prosecuted him. This work, notable for its biting humor and political commentary, won first prize at the Lenaia festival in 424 BC, showcasing Aristophanes' mastery of Old Comedy.

A “zany [and] inventive” (Emily Wilson) translation that for the first time captures both the antic outrageousness and lyrical brilliance of antiquity’s greatest comedies.

Six wide ranging classic plays with introduction by the editorThe comedies of the Athenian theatre not only lie at the root of Western drama, they also offer a unique insight into everyday life in ancient Greece. This selection of six wide ranging plays includes the comic fantasies of Aristophanes, which combine the ridiculous with serious satirical comment (Birds, Frogs, Women in Power); Menander's The Woman from Samos, a recognisable forebear of today's situation comedy; Euripides ribald satyr play, Cyclops, the only surviving example of the genre, and his Alkestis, a complex romance which gave a new face to comedy.The volume is edited and introduced by J. Michael Walton, Professor of Drama at the University of Hull and founder/director of the Performance Translation Centre there.

Xanthias I am teaching myself how to rest; I have been awake and on watch the whole night.Sosias So you want to earn trouble for your ribs, eh? Don't you know what sort of animal we are guarding here?Xanthias Aye indeed! but I want to put my cares to sleep for a while.[He falls asleep again.]

This new edition of Aristophanes is intended to replace the previous Oxford Classical Text published in 1900-1. Since that date it has been possible to construct a far better picture of the transmission of the text from antiquity to the age of printing and to obtain reliable reports of other significant manuscripts. While some of the new information has been taken into account for recent commentaries on individual plays, there is no easily available complete edition. Though the text of the plays is better preserved than that of Greek tragedy, the editor has thought it desirable to record or adopt a fair number of conjectures, some of them little known or unjustly disregarded; in a few passages he has ventured to offer suggestions of his own.

This is the third and final volume of a new verse translation of the complete plays of Aristophanes by Stephen Halliwell. The translations combine accuracy with an attempt to capture the rich dramatic and literary qualities of Aristophanic comedy.

Included in this collection are 'The Birds', the most graceful of Aristophanes' plays; 'The Knights', a satire on Cleon, an Athenian demagogue; 'Peace', which was inspired by the hope of peace with Sparta in 421 BC; 'The Assembly Women', about sexual equality; and 'Wealth', a reflection on economic catastrophe

New English versions of Lysistrata, The Frogs, The Birds, and Ladies' Day. "Thanks to Dudley Fitts...we can appreciate Aristophanes' vigor, his robust style, his scorching wit, his earthy humor, his devotion to honesty and his poetic imagination" (Brooks Atkinson, New York Times). Index.

Offers insight into one of the turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This book is written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the modernity of Euripides.

In this chilling tale, a small coastal town is suddenly besieged by aggressive birds, leading to widespread panic and chaos among the residents. The story explores themes of nature's unpredictability and humanity's vulnerability, as characters grapple with their fears and the breakdown of societal norms. Tensions rise as the avian attacks escalate, forcing individuals to confront their instincts for survival. The narrative delves into psychological horror, highlighting the fragility of civilization in the face of an inexplicable threat.

Contributed three new ideas to the development of philosophy: that goodness consists not in helping friends and harming enemies, but in not harming anybody at all; that goodness and knowledge are one and the same thing; and that for progress to be made in argument, there must be step-by-step agreement between those arguing.

Although present-day (like ancient Greek) opinion on the real Socrates diverges widely, six classic texts that any informed judgment of him must take into account appear together, for the first time, in this volume.

Aristophanes' comedies explore themes of fantasy, sexuality, and politics, making him a pivotal figure in Old Attic Comedy. This collection features iconic plays, including "The Clouds," where an older aristocrat seeks wisdom from Socrates but struggles with his ineptitude; "The Birds," in which two men plot with transformed birds to challenge the gods; and "Lysistrata," where women unite to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding intimacy from men. These timeless works blend humor with sharp social commentary, continuing to resonate with audiences today.

An epic novel featuring the Russian role in the Napoleonic wars and providing a complex panorama of the life of the time

This edition focuses on making historical works accessible to individuals with impaired vision, featuring large print for enhanced readability. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to preserving and reproducing these significant texts, ensuring they remain available to a wider audience.

Focusing on accessibility, this publication is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, specifically designed for individuals with impaired vision. The Megali publishing house is dedicated to enhancing readability and preserving important texts for a wider audience.

Aristophanes. [Hrsg. u. mit Einl. u.e. Nachw. vers. von Hans-Joachim Newiger. Neubearb. d. Übers. von Ludwig Seeger u. Anm. von Hans-Joachim Newiger u. Peter Rau] Ungekürzte Ausg. 1976 714 S. Taschenbuch Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag,

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"Der Winzer Trygaios fliegt in dieser Komödie auf einem Mistkäfer in den Olymp, um Zeus zu fragen, was es mit den ständigen Kriegen auf sich habe. Von Hermes erfährt er, dass die Götter sich wegen des Kriegsgetöses in höhere Himmelsebenen verkrochen haben, während Eirene, die Göttin des Friedens, weggesperrt wurde." Redaktion Gröls-Verlag (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

In den »Thesmophoriazusen« (»Frauen am Thesmophorienfest «) ist es kein Geringerer als der große Tragödiendichter Euripides, der zu seiner eigenen Rettung eine Intrige spinnt: Durch einen als Frau verkleideten ›Maulwurf‹ will der Dichter, dem Frauenfeindlichkeit vorgeworfen wird, einen vernichtenden Beschluss der Frauen in ihrer Festversammlung verhindern. Travestievergnügen und derbe Situationskomik, aber auch ein vielfältiges intertextuelles Spiel garantieren beste Unterhaltung im Stil der ›Alten Komödie‹.

Nell'ultimo scorcio del V secolo a.C. il tracollo militare e la crisi dell'economia e della cultura fanno presagire l'imminente rovina di Atene. Componendo le Rane, Aristofane immagina che Dioniso scenda nell'oltretomba per riportare Euripide in vita e restituire alla città il suo perduto fulgore. Ma nell'aldilà egli dovrà giudicare la contesa artistica tra Eschilo ed Euripide, mettendo in luce doti e debolezze dei due grandi poeti. Come scrive Del Corno: "La totalità dell'esperienza teatrale è il significato ultimo che Aristofane ha inteso conferire alle Rane: sentendo forse, nella passione estrema della catastrofe d'Atene, che la gloria della città stava nell'invenzione e perfezione di quella forma dell'esistenza che è il teatro".

Aristophanes' 391 v. Chr. uraufgeführte Komödie, neu übersetzt: Während sich Athens Männer im „Korinthischen Krieg“ verzetteln, übernehmen die athenischen Frauen die politische Macht. Doch ihre sozialen Reformen gegen die offenkundigen Missstände in ihrer Stadt haben keine Chance auf Verwirklichung. Aristophanes' Stück nimmt manche der utopischen Vorstellungen vorweg, die Platon 20 Jahre später in seinem 'Staat' diskutierte.

Aristophanes of Athens (c 446-386 BC) is considered one of the world's greatest comic dramatists. He wrote 40 plays, 11 of which have survived complete. Jeffrey Henderson presents an edited Greek text of two of his plays along with English translations and full explanatory notes.

Contains a name index.

In diesem klassischen Lustspiel von Aristophanes wird die Auseinandersetzung mit der Bildung und den neuen Denkweisen des Sokrates thematisiert. Die Handlung folgt einem Vater, der seinen Sohn zu einem sophistischen Lehrer bringt, um ihm die Kunst des Argumentierens beizubringen. Dabei werden die Absurditäten der damaligen Gesellschaft und die Kritik an der Erziehung und Philosophie auf humorvolle Weise beleuchtet. Die Wolken ist ein scharfsinniger Kommentar zu den gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen im antiken Athen und bleibt bis heute relevant.