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Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the narrative revolves around Lysistrata and a coalition of women who take a bold stand for peace by withholding sex from their husbands. This comedic yet poignant tale showcases their determination as they barricade a public funds building, rallying support from women across various Greek city-states. Initially resistant, the women ultimately unite, swearing an oath to their cause, highlighting themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the absurdities of war.
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Lysistrata, Aristophanes
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Lysistrata
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristophanes
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781605972855
- 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
- Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the narrative revolves around Lysistrata and a coalition of women who take a bold stand for peace by withholding sex from their husbands. This comedic yet poignant tale showcases their determination as they barricade a public funds building, rallying support from women across various Greek city-states. Initially resistant, the women ultimately unite, swearing an oath to their cause, highlighting themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the absurdities of war.