Lysistrata

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE

Contributor:

Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969

Lindsay, Jack, 1900-1990

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a comedic play written in ancient Greece, probably during the classical period. It is one of the most famous pieces from the genre of Greek comedy, specifically focusing on themes related to gender dynamics and the impact of war on society. The play centers on a bold and clever woman named Lysistrata who leads a group of women in a daring plan to end the Peloponnesian War by withholding sexual favors from their husbands until peace is negotiated. The narrative unfolds as Lysistrata calls together women from various city-states, including Sparta and Athens, to agree on a sex strike to compel their men to end the war. Through a combination of humor, wit, and strong female characters, the play explores the complexities of war, love, and the roles women play in society. As the women take control of the Acropolis and the men are driven to desperation for their wives, the play ultimately delivers a message about unity and the power of women in both the domestic sphere and the public arena. The story blends hilarity with pointed social commentary, showcasing Aristophanes' signature style of mixing comedy with serious critiques of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ted Garvin, David Widger and the Distributed Proofreaders Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysistrata

Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-03-01