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Lysistrata
Book • 1933
Aristophanes' Lysistrata is a classic example of ancient Greek comedy, known for its satirical portrayal of the Peloponnesian War and its exploration of gender roles.
The play centers on Lysistrata, a woman who rallies other Athenian women to withhold sexual relations from their husbands as a means of ending the war.
Lysistrata's wit, her determination, and her unconventional approach to conflict resolution make her a memorable and powerful character.
The play's humor is often bawdy and irreverent, reflecting the social and political climate of ancient Athens.
Lysistrata's enduring popularity stems from its clever satire, its memorable characters, and its exploration of timeless themes of war, peace, and gender dynamics.
The play centers on Lysistrata, a woman who rallies other Athenian women to withhold sexual relations from their husbands as a means of ending the war.
Lysistrata's wit, her determination, and her unconventional approach to conflict resolution make her a memorable and powerful character.
The play's humor is often bawdy and irreverent, reflecting the social and political climate of ancient Athens.
Lysistrata's enduring popularity stems from its clever satire, its memorable characters, and its exploration of timeless themes of war, peace, and gender dynamics.
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Tom Holland when discussing a play that describes Helen's beauty and its effect on Menelaus.
Tom Holland when discussing a play that describes Helen's beauty and its effect on Menelaus.
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Mentioned by Barry Strauss as an example of comedies written about the war and Athenian politics.
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Mentioned by Natalie Haynes as an example of Aristophanes' work where women go on a sex strike to stop the war.
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