Lysistrata - (Mint Editions) by Aristophanes (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Lysistrata and Other Plays</i> centers a disgruntled woman whose attempt to end a war takes the battle from an open field to the soldier's bedroom.</b> Wives from both camps deny their husbands basic affection in an effort to quell the violence.</p> <p>Set 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.</p> <p><i>Lysistrata and Other Plays</i> confronts gender norms and empowers those who are often marginalized. It's a common theme in Aristophanes' work that is also found in <i>The Assemblywomen</i> and <i>Thesmophoriazusae</i>. This political satire illustrates how fundamental needs always take precedence over superficial wants.</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>Lysistrata and Other Plays</i> is both modern and readable.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>An honest and irreverent look at the power dynamics between men and women. <i>Lysistrata and Other Plays</i> by <b>Aristophanes</b>, highlights the ongoing struggle for control within a patriarchal society. Dissatisfied with traditional rules of engagement, one woman seeks to topple the status quo, disarming men where they least suspect it.</p>
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