The Clouds by Aristophanes

The Clouds

Aristophanes

132 pages first pub 423 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The Clouds is a Greek comedy play written by the playwright Aristophanes. A lampooning of intellectual fashions in classical Athens, it was originally produced at the City Dionysia in 423 BC and was not as well received as the author had hoped, co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 460 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 15%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 45%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.37

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