Clouds

by Aristophanes
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  • ID: 8999
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
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The Storygraph · 2025-01-01
excellent 4.50

The Clouds is an excellent comedy that also serves as sharp social commentary on 5th-century BC Athens. It's a fun read that offers a unique historical perspective.

The reviewer on The Storygraph praises The Clouds for its excellent comedy and sharp social commentary. The play is a fun read that offers a unique historical perspective on 5th-century BC Athens. They appreciate the play's ability to entertain while also providing insight into the societal norms and issues of the time. The Clouds is a timeless piece that continues to resonate with modern audiences, thanks to its wit and relevance.

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    This was excellent and so much fun.

    It's a great comedy, but it's even better social-commentary on 5th-century BC Athens.

    I had not expected Aristophanes to be so relevant and entertaining.

Medium · Justin Reynolds · 2024-01-25
provocative 3.50

The Clouds is a blunt and frequently crude satire that offers a unique perspective on the unexamined life. It challenges the reader to question the value of intellectual pursuits and the consequences of living without self-reflection.

Justin Reynolds delves into the layers of Aristophanes' The Clouds, highlighting its blunt and often crude satire. The play is a commentary on the unexamined life, prompting readers to reflect on the value of intellectual pursuits. Reynolds appreciates the play's boldness and its ability to provoke thought, even if it doesn't always adhere to conventional standards of taste. The Clouds serves as a reminder of the importance of self-reflection and the potential pitfalls of living without it.

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    Aristophanes' entry for the drama prize at the city's annual Festival of Dionysus, The Clouds is a blunt, and frequently crude, satire.

    The play challenges the reader to question the value of intellectual pursuits and the consequences of living without self-reflection.

    It's a unique perspective on the unexamined life, prompting readers to reflect on the importance of self-awareness.

Bernie Gourley · Bernie Gourley · 2021-08-24
interesting 4.00

Bernie Gourley finds The Clouds to be a contemporary and interesting translation of Aristophanes' work. The play offers a unique perspective on intellectuals and their impact on society.

Bernie Gourley reviews a contemporary translation of The Clouds, highlighting its interest and relevance. The play offers a unique perspective on intellectuals and their impact on society, particularly through the character of Socrates. Gourley appreciates the translation's ability to bring the play to life for modern audiences, making it accessible and engaging. The Clouds is a thought-provoking piece that invites readers to question the role of intellectuals in society and the consequences of their ideas.

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    A contemporary and interesting translation of Aristophanes' Clouds targeted at stage production.

    The play offers a unique perspective on intellectuals and their impact on society.

    It's a thought-provoking piece that invites readers to question the role of intellectuals in society.

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