Who Aristophanes? The story of Mr. Ancient Greek comedy

Aristophanes was a playwright and a Greek philosopher who lived from 450 BC to about 385 BC.

Little is known about the private life of this man, although it is clear that Aristophanes highly educated and became a leading figure in ancient Greek society.

Many scholars interested in the history of ancient Greece Aristophanes drama reading to learn more about the ancient tradition of Greek drama and the historical conditions in Athens during the period of the life of Aristophanes.

It is estimated that Aristophanes was born into a family rich enough so they can get a good education.

He is very interested in Greek philosophy and current events. Aristophanes is one of the famous Greek playwright who offers commentary comedy about Greek life and society.

Evidence also suggests that Aristophanes enjoy fame during his life and become a respected community member Greece.

It is estimated that Aristophanes wrote about 40 plays during his lifetime, with 11 full drama still survive today.

Various works that still survive among The Frogs, The Birds, The Clouds, Lysistrata, Plutus, the Wasps, and The Knights.

Some people refer to Aristophanes as the "Father of Comedy" or "Prince of Ancient Comedy," referring to the fact that the play is a comedy masterpiece earliest surviving.

Aristophanes characterized by wry wit, keen political eye, and trends in jokes and satire.

Plot is not always in a drama or consistent, but the phrase is used often very clear and quite beautiful, especially in Attic Greek tradition.

Drama Aristophanes also featuring many obscenity, and his play is often tense and aggressive, encourage people to respond.

Aristophanes uses drama to comment on issues such as war, the Greek educational system, and Greek society.

One of the most popular drama, Lysistrata, known as one of the literary works of the early anti-war.

This drama tells the story of the women of Athens that prevent their husbands from the right of marriage to the husband agreed to stop fighting.

The work is also remarkable because it is the first drama script that has the role of the female protagonist.

Aristophanes considered attractive, dynamic, and real-time up to now, shows the power of literature that overcome barriers of time, culture, and language.