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Clouds - The Comic Portrait of Socrates – Aristophanes’ Satirical Play on Sophistry Education and Athenian Society
Aristophanes, Tim Zengerink
Narrator Zeek Ring
Publisher: Independently Published
Summary
What if the greatest threat to society wasn’t ignorance—but cleverness without conscience? Clouds by Aristophanes is a scathing comedic masterpiece that lampoons Socratic philosophy and the Athenian obsession with rhetorical trickery. This modern translation revives the wit, rhythm, and political punch of Aristophanes’ classic play, in which a debt-ridden father seeks to cheat his way to freedom by mastering the art of deceit—under the tutelage of a ridiculous, cloud-dwelling Socrates. What you’ll discover inside: • A satirical comedy skewering philosophy, education, and generational conflict • A wildly irreverent portrait of Socrates and his absurd “Thinkery” • A sharp critique of sophistry, relativism, and rhetorical manipulation • A lively and accessible modern translation of Aristophanes’ classic Join the riotous drama where logic tangles, thunder rumbles, and the line between wisdom and foolishness vanishes in the clouds.
Duration: about 2 hours (01:40:22) Publishing date: 2025-09-01; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —
