Both Uses of
Aristophanes
in
Man And Superman
- …with that exception, agreed so far, will you not agree with me further that Life has not measured the success of its attempts at godhead by the beauty or bodily perfection of the result, since in both these respects the birds, as our friend Aristophanes long ago pointed out, are so extraordinarily superior, with their power of flight and their lovely plumage, and, may I add, the touching poetry of their loves and nestings, that it is inconceivable that Life, having once produced them,…†
Chpt 3
- Aristophanes was a heathen; and you, Juan, I am afraid, are very little better.†
Chpt 3 *
Definition:
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(Aristophanes) ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)