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The Knights - cover

The Knights

Aristophanes

Translator Society The Athenian

Publisher: Ktoczyta.pl

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Summary

Knighs are not just equestrians: the whole estate was called in Athens – those who had enough money to keep a war horse. These were wealthy people, had small estates outside the city, lived on their income, and wanted Athens to be a peaceful, closed agricultural state. The poet Aristophanes wanted peace; therefore, he made the riders the chorus of his comedy.
Available since: 02/13/2020.
Print length: 48 pages.

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