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Frustrated by the ongoing civil war, Lysistrata rallies the women of Athens to withhold sex from their husbands as a means to force a peace treaty. This bold and innovative strategy highlights themes of gender roles and the power of female agency. Aristophanes delivers a timeless comedy that cleverly critiques societal norms and the absurdity of war, showcasing his remarkable foresight and wit.
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- 2007
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- Title
- Aristophanes
- Subtitle
- Lysistrata
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristophanes
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury 3PL
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9781840026450
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, True Stories, Humor, Women, Classics, Military Fiction, Wars, School, Folklore & Mythology, Gifts for men, Mythology, Europe, Theatre Plays, Comedies, Unexplained Mysteries, Greece, Conspiracy, Men, Plain, Greeks
- Original title
- Λυσιστράτη
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Frustrated by the ongoing civil war, Lysistrata rallies the women of Athens to withhold sex from their husbands as a means to force a peace treaty. This bold and innovative strategy highlights themes of gender roles and the power of female agency. Aristophanes delivers a timeless comedy that cleverly critiques societal norms and the absurdity of war, showcasing his remarkable foresight and wit.