| Author |
Aristophanes, 447? BCE-386? BCE |
| Title |
Εκκλησιάζουσαι
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| Alternate Title |
Ecclesiazusae
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| Alternate Title |
The Assemblywomen
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides
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| Summary |
"Εκκλησιάζουσαι" by Aristophanes is a satirical play written in the early 4th century BC. This comedic work critiques the political system of Athens, depicting a group of women led by the character Praxagora who plot to take control of the government in order to rectify the failings they perceive in male leadership. The play humorously explores themes of gender roles and political authority, weaving a narrative in which the women disguise themselves as men to infiltrate the assembly. The opening of "Εκκλησιάζουσαι" introduces the character Praxagora, who cautiously steps out of her home with a lantern to join other women in their bold scheme to seize control of the Athenian government. As the women gather, they discuss their plans to don men's clothing and assume male authority in the assembly, highlighting their frustrations with the current political situation. Through their humorous preparations and determined dialogue, the women express their readiness to challenge societal norms and governmental inefficiencies, setting the tone for the satirical exploration of gender dynamics and political satire that unfolds in the rest of the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Women -- Greece -- Athens -- Politics and government -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27429 |
| Release Date |
Dec 6, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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