<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>