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The Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes
Hardcover
Literary CriticismAncient GreecePlays
ISBN13: 9781025617527
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
'The Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes' is a brilliant example of Old Attic Comedy, showcasing the sharp wit and imaginative satire of one of ancient Athens' greatest playwrights. In this provocative work, the women of Athens, led by the clever and determined Praxagora, disguise themselves as men to infiltrate the Assembly. They successfully vote to transfer the control of the state entirely to women, instituting a radical new system of communal property and social equality. What follows is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of a utopian society where traditional structures are turned upside down.
This edition features the celebrated translation and scholarly commentary of Benjamin Bickley Rogers, whose work is renowned for capturing the poetic energy and linguistic nuances of the original Greek. Rogers provides a faithful yet accessible rendering that allows the humor and political bite of the play to resonate with modern readers. 'The Ecclesiazusae of Aristophanes' serves as both a significant historical document and a timeless piece of theater, reflecting the political anxieties of the 4th century BCE while offering a unique perspective on gender roles and governance that remains strikingly relevant today.
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