Aristophanes is often considered the father of old comedy, the undisputed champion among ancient comedic playwrights. And of all of his extant works, it is Lysistrata that remains a true crowd favorite and something of a guilty pleasure for classical readers.
The year is 411 BC. The Peloponnesian War has been raging for years, and both of the combatants,…
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