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Aristophanes

444 AC-385 AC

Aristophanes was a famous Greek playwright known for his satirical comedies and sharp social and political criticism.

Biography

Aristophanes was a famous Greek playwright known for his satirical comedies and sharp social and political criticism.

He was born around 446 BC in Athens and is believed to belong to a wealthy family.

He is known for works like 'The Clouds', 'Lysistrata', and 'The Wasps', which addressed themes such as war, political corruption, and the human condition.

His works were filled with satire, humor, and social criticism, which earned him both praise and controversy in his time.

Although little is known about his personal life, his legacy as one of the great playwrights of ancient Greece endures to this day..