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Lysistrata and Other Plays
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Lysistrata and Other Plays
Collecting three comedies that show Aristophanes tackling the consequences of war and social upheaval in Athens with his characteristic wit, this title shows the political and social crisis in Athens, Aristophanes was an eloquent, yet bawdy challenger to the demagogue and the sophist.
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Aristophanes was a contemporary of Socrates and the last and greatest of the old Attic comedians, but unfortunately, only 11 of his plays survive. Of these, Lysistrata and Other Plays contains three: Lysistrata, The Acharnians, and The Clouds.
Aristophanes was sceptical about the democratic system of government and was critical of the eagerness with which the people committed themselves to war. The plays in this volume reflect these concerns: Lysistrata is a bawdy anti-war fantasy; The Acharnians is a plea for peace set against the background of the long war with Sparta; and The Clouds.
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Lysistrata and Other Plays by Aristophanes is generally acclaimed for its comedic brilliance and its insightful commentary on the social and political issues of Ancient Greece. Reviewers often highlight the wit and humour that Aristophanes uses to convey deeper themes, such as gender dynamics and the folly of war. The plays are praised for their enduring relevance and the translation's ability to maintain the original's spirit and intent.
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ISBN: 9780140448146
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by Alan H. Sommerstein
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 225g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Aristophanes (c.448-c.385 BC), a contemporary of Socrates, was the last and greatest of the Old Attic comedians. He wrote at least 40 plays, of which 11 survived through the Middle Ages to be read and performed today. Alan Sommerstein is Head of Classics Department at Nottingham. He has translated many of Aristophanes' plays and is the author of Greek Drama & Dramatists (2002)
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