{"product_id":"the-knights-a-classic-greek-comedy-of-political-satire-hardcover","title":"The Knights: A Classic Greek Comedy of Political Satire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAristophanes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Knights\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Aristophanes' most biting political comedies, offering a satirical portrait of Athenian politics during the height of the Peloponnesian War.\u003c\/strong\u003e First performed in 424 BC, the play is a fierce and humorous attack on the influential Athenian demagogue Cleon, whom Aristophanes caricatures through the figure of an unscrupulous servant manipulating the affairs of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the play, the citizens of Athens are represented by an elderly master named Demos, who is surrounded by competing servants eager to gain influence over him. A vulgar and manipulative character rises to power by flattering Demos and exploiting the fears and ambitions of the public. His dominance is eventually challenged by an unlikely rival-a humble sausage-seller-whose rise to prominence exposes the absurdities and corruption of political life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending sharp political commentary with exuberant comic invention, \u003cem\u003eThe Knights\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies the bold spirit of Old Comedy in ancient Athens. Aristophanes' play remains a remarkable example of classical satire, revealing how humor and theatrical spectacle could be used to critique public life and challenge the excesses of political power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50377869689069,"sku":"9781515428916","price":34.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/9evFiNmJin9781515428916.webp?v=1785619201","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/the-knights-a-classic-greek-comedy-of-political-satire-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}