Birds
About this book
‘The Birds’ differs markedly from all the other Comedies of Aristophanes which have come down to us in subject and general conception. It is just an extravaganza pure and simple—a graceful, whimsical theme chosen expressly for the sake of the opportunities it afforded of bright, amusing dialogue, pleasing lyrical interludes, and charming displays of brilliant stage effects and pretty dresses. Unlike other plays of the same Author, there is here apparently no serious political MOTIF underlying the surface burlesque and buffoonery.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 5507 readers · 80 pages · ≈ 1 h 29 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Birds?
About ≈ 1 h 29 m — 80 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Birds?
80 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Birds?
It sits on the Drama, History shelves.
Is Birds in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Birds?
The main characters include Aristophanes.
Where does Birds take place?
It is set in Athens (Greece), Greece during Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C..
Who wrote Birds?
Aristophanes.
Where can I read Birds online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library