{"product_id":"9781513267944","title":"Lysistrata","description":"Author: Aristophanes\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781513267944\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Mar 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 50 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e centers a disgruntled woman whose attempt to end a war takes the battle from an open field to the soldier's bedroom.\u003c\/b\u003e Wives from both camps deny their husbands basic affection in an effort to quell the violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e confronts gender norms and empowers those who are often marginalized. It's a common theme in Aristophanes' work that is also found in \u003ci\u003eThe Assemblywomen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThesmophoriazusae\u003c\/i\u003e. This political satire illustrates how fundamental needs always take precedence over superficial wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eLysistrata and Other Plays\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920165945502,"sku":"ING-9781513267944","price":6.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781513267944.jpg?v=1782817820","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781513267944","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}