Clouds (Aristophanes)

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Νεφέλαι (Clouds)
by Aristophanes

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"The Clouds" (Νεφέλαι Nephelai, Latin: Nubes) is a comedy by Aristophanes. It was first produced in 423 BC, but was not as well-received as the author had hoped. It was revised between 420-417 BC and was thereafter circulated in manuscript form. The play remains notorious for its caricature of Socrates, and is mentioned in Plato's Apology as a contributor to the philosopher's trial and execution. Warning: template has been deprecated.
As with all ancient Greek dramas, the interpretation may vary, given the condition of available manuscripts, the current study of ancient Greek language, and changes in the English language. As a result, varying English translations exist.

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English-language translations of Νεφέλαι include:

The Clouds, a comedy, translated by James White (1759) [London: Printed for T. Payne]
Clouds, translated by Richard Cumberland (1798)
The Clouds, translated by T. Mitchell (1822)
The Clouds, translated by Benjamin Dann Walsh (1837)
The Clouds, translated by C. A. Wheelwright (1837)
The Clouds, translated by William James Hickie (1853)
Clouds, translated by Leonard-Hampson Rudd (1867)
The Clouds, translated by Benjamin Bickley Rogers [1852] (1916 ed.)
The Clouds, published by The Athenian Society (1912), anonymous translator presumed to be Oscar Wilde

This work is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations of this work may be copyrighted.

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Clouds (Aristophanes)

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