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Works of Aristophanes: Peace (421 B.C.)
From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Aristophanes
Aristophanes
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Peace (421 B.C.)
Background:
Aristophanes' Peace won second prize at the Feast of the Great Dionysia
in 421 B.C. The play was written hastily, for the peace negotiations,
conducted by Nicias, were only shortly before seen to be heading toward a
successful conclusion. As drama, Peace is weak because it lacks a good plot
structure and any real conflict which would intensify the agon. But it is
delightful and spontaneous in its humor and warmth.
Characters:
Trygaeus "The Crop Grower," an honest vine grower.
Trygaeus' Slaves
Trygaeus' Daughters
Hermes The Messenger ...
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