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This volume presents Aristophanes' celebrated comedy, "Lysistrata," in its original ancient Greek, offering readers the opportunity to engage directly with the wit and humor of this classic play. Edited with meticulous care by Jan van Leeuwen, this edition is invaluable for students and scholars of classical literature. "Lysistrata" explores themes of gender, war, and peace through the story of Athenian women who withhold sexual privileges from their husbands to end the Peloponnesian War. This edition serves not only as a vital resource for language study but also as a testament to the enduring power of Aristophanes' dramatic genius and its continued relevance to contemporary discussions of social and political issues. The text provides a solid foundation for understanding the nuances of ancient Greek comedy and its lasting impact on Western literary tradition. 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 relev