The Frogs

In "The Frogs," Aristophanes skillfully combines comedy and social critique to explore themes of art, politics, and the afterlife within the context of Athenian drama. This satirical play, structured as a journey to the underworld, showcases Aristophanes' hallmark use of clever wordplay, vivid characters, and biting humor. As the protagonist, Dionysus, embarks on a quest to retrieve the playwright...