The Acharnians (Billson Translation)

"The Acharnians" is an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes that criticizes the Athenian politicians who repeatedly engage the nation in wars for their own gain. The protagonist, Dicæopolis, is a common citizen who becomes fed up with the corrupt leaders and decides to make a separate peace with Sparta on his own. The play is filled with clever wordplay and jokes that are difficult to understand for modern readers, but its anti-war message is still relevant today. It is a satirical work that sheds light on the political climate of ancient Athens and the struggles of the average person against those in power.