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The Ecclesiazusae

The Ecclesiazusae

Aristophanes

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral DramaPlays

ISBN10: 1162693290
ISBN13: 9781162693293
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Ecclesiazusae is a comedic play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. The play is set in Athens and follows a group of women who, tired of the corruption and inequality in their society, decide to take matters into their own hands and stage a coup. Disguising themselves as men, the women infiltrate the city's assembly and pass a series of laws that drastically change the social and economic structure of Athens. The play is a satirical commentary on the political and social issues of ancient Athens, including the role of women in society, the corruption of the government, and the unequal distribution of wealth. It is also a commentary on the ideal of a utopian society, and the potential pitfalls that come with trying to create one. The Ecclesiazusae is known for its clever wordplay, witty dialogue, and satirical humor. It is one of Aristophanes' most famous plays and is still performed and studied today for its insights into ancient Greek society and its relevance to modern political and social issues.Come, withdraw and remain seated in the future. I am going to take this chaplet myself and speak in your name. May the gods grant success to my plans! My country is as dear to me as it is to you, and I groan, I am grieved at all that is happening in it. Scarcely one in ten of those who rule it is honest, and all the others are bad. If you appoint fresh chiefs, they will do still worse.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.

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