ABSTRACT

First published in 1951, The People of Aristophanes provides a sociological account of Athens in the period of its greatest glory. Drawing upon Old Attic Comedy and the plays of Aristophanes, the author recreates, for the reader, the life of Athens at that time. He writes extensively about social structure, family, religion and political relationships within the state, and discusses the far-reaching changes which took place within Athenian society.

chapter |13 pages

Introduction

chapter |28 pages

Old Comedy

chapter |30 pages

The Comedies

chapter |22 pages

The Farmers

chapter |18 pages

The Upper Classes

chapter |34 pages

Traders and Craftsmen

chapter |18 pages

Citizens and Foreigners

chapter |27 pages

The Slaves

chapter |27 pages

Family and Neighbours

chapter |34 pages

Money and Property

chapter |44 pages

Religion and Education

chapter |21 pages

War and Peace

chapter |19 pages

Economics and the State

chapter |23 pages

The People and the State

chapter |14 pages

Conclusion

chapter |4 pages

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