“These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: can't live with them, or without them!”
Quote by Aristophanes
Work
Lysistrata: an English version by Dudley Fitts
Lysistrata is a renowned work by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, known for its satirical and comedic portrayal of political and social issues. Dudley Fitts' English translation brings this classic to modern readers, capturing the wit and humor of the original text. The play centers on the women of Athens, who devise a plan to withhold sexual relations from their husbands as a means to pressure them into seeking peace during the Peloponnesian War. 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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