| Author |
Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE |
| Translator |
Demetrakopoulos, Polyvios, 1864-1922 |
| Title |
Λυσιστράτη
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| Alternate Title |
Lysistrata
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| Credits |
Produced by Christos Alexandridis
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| Summary |
"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a comedic play written in the 5th century BC. This work presents a bold narrative centered on the power dynamics of gender during the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War. The main character, Lysistrata, devises a daring plan to end the war by uniting women through a temporary ban on sexual relations with their husbands, thereby leveraging their power to influence the outcome of the conflict. The opening of "Lysistrata" introduces the titular character standing outside her home, eagerly waiting for other women to arrive for an important meeting. She expresses her frustration at their delayed arrival due to domestic responsibilities, highlighting the limitations placed on women. Once the women gather, Lysistrata reveals her radical scheme to withhold intimacy from their husbands to pressure them into making peace. The dialogue is laced with wit as the women, initially hesitant, weigh the implications of her plan, showcasing not only the humor but also the serious undertones of women's agency in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Lysistrata (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Peace movements -- Drama
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| Subject |
Women and peace -- Drama
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| Subject |
Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17814 |
| Release Date |
Feb 21, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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