The Clouds 9789371461160 The book explores the fragile

The book explores the fragile boundary between life and the unknown

The story acts as a gateway

excitement grows alongside concerns about unknown dangers

HarbaughÍs book captures the essence of adventure and the rugged spirit of the era

The Clouds 9789371461160 The book explores the fragileThe Clouds is a comedic play that satirizes the philosophical teachings of Socrates and the Sophists in classical Athens. The play centers on Strepsiades, a debt ridden father who seeks to avoid his financial burdens by learning the art of persuasive argument at Socrates academy, the Thinkery. Strepsiades hopes to teach his son Phidippides to argue unjust causes to evade creditors. The play explores the conflict between traditional Athenian values