“Women, you overheated dipsomaniacs, never passing up a chance to wangle a drink, a great boon to bartenders but a bane to us--not to mention our crockery and our woolens!”
Quote by Aristophanes
Work
Aristophanes: Birds. Lysistrata. Women at the Thesmophoria
The book features 'The Birds,' a satirical play about the creation of a new city in the sky; 'Lysistrata,' a comedy that depicts women's resistance to war; and 'Women at the Thesmophoria,' which examines the role of women in Greek society. more
Author
Aristophanes
Ancient Greek playwright, known as the father of comedy. Born in 444 BC and died in 385 BC. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent drama, with masterpieces such as 'The Clouds' and 'The Birds'. more
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