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Thesmophoriazusae, another work by Aristophanes, was staged in 411 B.C. Similar to Lysistrata, this play portrays women as a significant influence in society.
Peace, also penned by Aristophanes in 421 B.C., explores the issue of war, with a notable involvement of the gods from Mt. Olympus.
Four Plays by Aristophanes: The Clouds, The Birds, Lysistrata, The Frogs is a collection of four plays by Aristophanes. This New American Library paperback edition from 1984 offers an accessible and affordable introduction to the playwright's work.
The Penn Greek Drama Series, Aristophanes, 2: Wasps, Lysistrata, Frogs, The Sexual Congress (1999), provides an academic translation of four plays by Aristophanes.
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew (1592) presents a romantic exploration of the conflict between men and women.
Menander, a subsequent Greek playwright, also crafted comedies, including Samia (circa 300 B.C.), a romantic comedy centered on mistaken identities. Menander's work represents the new Comedy, though only fragments of his plays have survived.
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