The Clouds can be considered not only the world\'s first extant \'comedy of ideas\' but also a brilliant and successful example of that genre.
The play gained notoriety for its caricature of the philosopher Socrates ever since its mention in Plato\'s Apology as a factor contributing to the old man\'s trial and execution..
The Clouds can be considered not only the world\'s first extant \'comedy of ideas\' but also a brilliant and successful example of that genre