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"The Wasps," by Aristophanes, offers a biting satire of Athenian society and legal practices. This ancient Greek comedy, originally performed in 422 BC, showcases Aristophanes' sharp wit and comedic genius. The play centers on Philocleon, an old man with an obsessive love for serving as a juror, and his son Bdelycleon, who attempts to cure him of his addiction. Through absurd situations and humorous dialogue, Aristophanes critiques the Athenian justice system and the power of demagogues. "The Wasps" remains relevant for its exploration of political corruption, generational conflict, and the dangers of unchecked authority. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.