Aristophanis Lysistrata by Aristophanes

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Author Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE
Translator Brunck, Rich. Fr. Phil. (Richard François Philippe), 1729-1803
Title Aristophanis Lysistrata
Note Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Carolus Raeticus
Summary "Aristophanis Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a comedic play believed to have been written in the early 4th century BC. The narrative focuses on Lysistrata, a determined woman who initiates a strike among the women of Greece to demand peace from their warring husbands, showcasing themes of gender dynamics, political commentary, and the absurdities of war. Through its humor and wit, the play explores the roles of women in a male-dominated society while critiquing the ongoing Peloponnesian War. At the start of the play, Lysistrata gathers a group of women, expressing frustration with the men's inability to end the conflict and asserting the power women can wield. She reveals her plan to abstain from sexual relations with their husbands until they agree to negotiate peace, emphasizing the urgency of their situation and the need for solidarity among women. The opening scenes are lively, filled with banter among characters like Calonice, Myrrhina, and Lampito, capturing the women's initial reluctance and humorously portraying their domestic concerns before they eventually commit to Lysistrata's bold resolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Latin
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Lysistrata (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Peace movements -- Drama
Subject Women and peace -- Drama
Subject Greece -- History -- Peloponnesian War, 431-404 B.C. -- Drama
Subject Greek drama (Comedy) -- Translations into Latin
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