Birds

Play

Birds

Aristophanes

414 BCE542 pages

A comedic ancient play that follows two disillusioned men who flee the frustrations of city life and team up with a kingdom of birds to build a utopian city in the sky. Their ambitious plan to block communication between gods and humans leads to absurd power struggles, satire of political life, and a whimsical rebellion against the heavens. It's a sharp, surreal take on society, ambition, and the pursuit of an ideal world.

Loading...

Where to Read

Loading...

Loading...

Lists featuring Birds

Loading...

More by Aristophanes

Loading...

Loading...