Λυσιστράτη

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Λυσιστράτη

by Aristophanes

EL·~1 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total

Part 1

31:44

Part 2

31:45

Part 3

31:43

Part 4

0:51

Description

In a bustling Athenian courtyard, a determined woman gathers her friends for an unlikely plan: to halt the endless conflict between Athens and Sparta by refusing any marital duties. Their bold pact hinges on the simple, yet powerful, idea that the men will be forced to negotiate peace when the women withhold intimacy. As the group debates the practicalities of daily life—children, households, and the inevitable temptations of domestic comforts—their resolve grows, turning personal sacrifice into a collective political statement.

The humor of the situation shines through witty exchanges and playful banter, highlighting both the absurdities of war and the ingenuity of those left behind. While the women juggle their responsibilities, they also devise clever ways to keep the men at bay, turning the city’s streets into a stage for comedy and clever rhetoric.

Listeners will be drawn into the lively, fast‑paced dialogue and the spirited camaraderie of the women, experiencing a timeless satire that questions the cost of conflict and celebrates the unexpected strength of unity.

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Language

el

Duration

~1 hours (92K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Christos Alexandridis

Release date

2006-02-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Aristophanes

Aristophanes

-450–-388

A fearless comic voice from ancient Athens, this playwright turned politics, philosophy, and everyday life into sharp, funny theater. His surviving plays still feel lively because they mix outrageous imagination with very human complaints.

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