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: : Since it is now early June, I suspect you have had time to thoroughly read this marvelously wicked Aristophanes comedy. What you've found out when you read it is that the play is definitely an anti-war satire, showing the folly of war and the greater folly of the folks who fight them. : : In the 60's one of the popular expressions was "Make Love, Not War." I think this could very well apply as a thematic motto to LYSISTRATA. And, is there a more imaginative heroine in all of Greek comedy? : : For those who have not yet read this wonderful play, it is available here: : : http://eserver.org/drama/aristophanes/lysistrata.txt : : in what the site describes as an "Anonymous" translation ... but a workable one. : : And here's an article I enjoyed reading. : : http://www.pillowrock.com/ronnie/lysistrata.htm : : Of course, any quotations from a source such as this should be adequately footnoted. : : Additional LYSISTRATA info can be had here: : : http://www.ablemedia.com/ctcweb/netshots/lysistra.htm : : And here's from another message board: : : http://www.mobydicks.com/lecture/Aristophaneshall/messages/12.html : : You'll find sources of info listed there. : : And ... if you have a "specific" question on the play, ol' Sonnet CLV is willing to help. But you gotta write your own papers. : : Some folks get to have all the fun.

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