num_pages: 184
description: Lysistrata, The Birds, and Clouds are three classic plays written by the ancient Greek playwright, Aristophanes. Lysistrata is a satirical comedy that explores the idea of women withholding sex from their husbands in order to end the Peloponnesian War. The Birds is a fantastical comedy in which two Athenians decide to leave the city and build a utopia in the clouds, only to find themselves in the middle of a power struggle between the gods and the birds. Clouds is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the intellectual and philosophical trends of Athens, particularly the sophists. The play follows a poor farmer who enrolls his son in a school of sophistry, only to find himself in conflict with the school's eccentric and unscrupulous teacher. Aristophanes' plays are known for their witty dialogue, bawdy humor, and biting social commentary, and these three works are no exception.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Lysistrata/The Birds/Clouds
titlecomplete: Lysistrata/The Birds/Clouds
ratings_count: 11
publisher: Kessinger Publishing Company