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Aristophanes’ play *Lysistrata* is a comic examination of war, society, and gender. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, a group of Athenian women, led by the cunning Lysistrata, refuse sexual relations with their husbands until the war ends. This edition highlights the play’s historical context, contemporary scholarship, and its rich commentary on Athenian social life, religion, and politics, while also offering valuable insight into the everyday lives of women in ancient Greece.
First publish date: 1872
Genre: Drama & Plays/Comedy Plays
Authors: Aristophanes
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