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The Plutus of Aristophanes, presented here in Volume 6, is a timeless example of classical Greek comedy. This edition offers readers access to Aristophanes' witty and insightful commentary on wealth, poverty, and social justice in ancient Athens. The play explores the consequences that arise when Plutus, the god of wealth, regains his sight and begins to distribute riches fairly. Benjamin Bickley Rogers' translation makes this ancient text accessible to modern audiences, retaining the humor and satirical edge that have made Aristophanes a beloved playwright for centuries. "The Plutus" remains relevant for its exploration of economic inequality and the challenges of creating a just society. 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.