
Lysistrata (version 3)
Lysistrata is a comedic play by Aristophanes, first performed in 411 BC. Set during the Peloponnesian War, it follows Athenian women who, fed up with the ongoing conflict, devise a plan to withhold sex from their husbands until they agree to negotiate peace. The play is notable for its bold exploration of gender roles and its commentary on war and peace, making it a significant work in classical literature.










