{"product_id":"the-wasps-a-comedy-of-ancient-athenian-justice-hardcover","title":"The Wasps: A Comedy of Ancient Athenian Justice - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAristophanes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst performed in 422 BCE, \u003cem\u003eThe Wasps\u003c\/em\u003e is Aristophanes' satirical comedy attacking Athenian legal culture and the excesses of litigious democracy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this sharply constructed play, Aristophanes turns his comic eye toward the jury system of classical Athens. The story centers on an aging juror whose obsession with serving on the courts becomes both personal mania and civic commentary. Through exaggerated character and biting dialogue, the play critiques the manipulation of juries, the culture of accusation, and the volatile energy of democratic politics in wartime Athens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile rooted in the political realities of fifth-century BCE Athens, \u003cem\u003eThe Wasps\u003c\/em\u003e remains accessible as a study in civic satire. Its humor ranges from slapstick to pointed institutional critique, revealing Aristophanes' skill in blending theatrical spectacle with social commentary. Frequently studied in courses on classical literature, drama, and political history, the play offers insight into ancient democracy and the enduring dynamics of public justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43426593046595,"sku":"9781515428855","price":25.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/store7994.com\/products\/the-wasps-a-comedy-of-ancient-athenian-justice-hardcover","provider":"STORE 7994","version":"1.0","type":"link"}