{"product_id":"lysistrata-9781513267944","title":"Lysistrata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e centers a disgruntled woman whose attempt to end a war takes the battle from an open field to the soldier's bedroom.\u003c\/b\u003e Wives from both camps deny their husbands basic affection in an effort to quell the violence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet during the Peloponnesian War, the women of Greece, led by Lysistrata, create a plan to stifle the conflict between Athens and Sparta. Together, they agree to stage a sex strike, refusing to sleep with their husbands until a resolution is met. The strategy has an undeniable effect on politicians, generals and soldiers eager for a return to normalcy. It dramatically changes the focus of the warring parties, signifying the potential for peace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e confronts gender norms and empowers those who are often marginalized. It's a common theme in Aristophanes' work that is also found in \u003ci\u003eThe Assemblywomen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThesmophoriazusae\u003c\/i\u003e. This political satire illustrates how fundamental needs always take precedence over superficial wants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAristophanes:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAristophanes (446-386 BCE)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Greek comedy writer, who produced about 40 plays throughout his career. His work was the embodiment of \"Old Comedy\"--an early form of the genre that used exaggerated characters and scenarios. Aristophanes' first play, The Banqueters, was produced in 427 BCE, quickly followed by \u003ci\u003eThe Babylonians\u003c\/i\u003e. His most famous production, \u003ci\u003eLysistrata\u003c\/i\u003e, was initially performed in 411 BCE and centers on one woman's attempt to end a war by holding a sex strike. Due to his sensationalized plots and vibrant characters, Aristophanes is considered one of the architects of Greek comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50569213346066,"sku":"9781513267944","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cca0334f-b0df-485c-a4f2-979c7e396a9e.jpg?v=1731955033","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lysistrata-9781513267944","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}