Translated from the Greek of
ARISTOPHANES
LYSISTRATA - The Persons of the drama.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (81K characters)
Release date
2005-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-450–-388
Best known for turning politics, war, and everyday Athenian life into fearless comedy, this ancient playwright helped define what satire on stage could do. His surviving plays are still lively, sharp, and surprisingly modern in their mix of jokes and serious social criticism.
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