Lysistrata

by Aristophanes

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Overview

Aristophanes' comic masterpiece of war and sex remains one of the greatest plays ever written. Led by the title character, the women of the warring city-states of Greece agree to withhold sexual favours with their husbands until they agree to cease fighting. The war of the sexes that ensues makes Lysistrata a bawdy comedy without peer in the history of theatre.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0872206033
Publisher
Publication date	September 2026
Language	English
Pages	132 pages

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Aristophanes

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