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Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, is a classic comedy from ancient Greece. Written in the 5th century BC, the play presents a humorous account of a determined group of women who withhold sexual privileges from their husbands to end the Peloponnesian War. Through witty dialogue and farcical situations, Aristophanes explores themes of gender roles, political activism, and the absurdity of war. This edition offers readers access to the original Greek text of 'Lysistrata', allowing for a direct engagement with Aristophanes' comedic genius and the nuances of ancient Greek language and culture. A cornerstone of classical literature, 'Lysistrata' continues to resonate with modern audiences through its timeless themes and enduring humor. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.