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"Peace" was written by Aristophanes. Athenian comic playwright whose sharp satire shaped the genre of Old Comedy.

Peace

Aristophanes

Written in 422 B.C. by Aristophanes, 'Peace' is a comedic play that reflects the desire of Athenian citizens for an end to the ongoing Peloponnesian War. The protagonist, Trygaeus, embarks on a journey to Olympus on a giant dung-beetle to confront Zeus about the war's devastation. He discovers that the goddess Peace is imprisoned and rallies the Greek states to rescue her, ultimately restoring her to honor and celebrating with a festive conclusion. The play is notable for its critique of war and its political commentary on contemporary figures like Cleon.

LibriVox

The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years. The...