42 pages 1 hour read

Aristophanes

The Birds

Fiction | Play | Adult | BCE

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Aristophanes' The Birds has been praised for its imaginative plot and humorous social critique, highlighting the playwright's wit and creativity. However, some critics find the narrative meanders and the political satire overly subtle. The play's fantastical elements and innovative humor solidify its standing as a captivating yet divisive classic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Birds?

An ideal reader for Aristophanes' The Birds appreciates classical Greek literature, satire, and political critique. Comparable to fans of Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Plautus' comedies, they enjoy humor laced with societal commentary. This audience often also enjoys the works of Shakespeare and Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Animals
Politics / Government
Genre
Play: Comedy / Satire
Fantasy
Period
Ancient Greece
Classical Period
Themes
Society: Community
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed