Aristophanes

Lysistrata: Illustrated by - Aubrey Beardsley

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ISBN 13:: 9781941667040
author:: Aristophanes
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Omo Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 66
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 0.5 x 25.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
Condition:: New
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Lysistrata Illustrated by Aubrey Beardsley is a provocative and humorous work of ancient Athenian comedy. First performed in 411 BC, Aristophanes' play tells the story of Lysistrata, who assembles women from Greece to protest the ongoing war, leading them to withhold sex until peace is achieved. Aubrey Beardsley's illustrations for this edition are a testament to his unique Art Nouveau style, blending humor and obscenity in a way that was both shocking and captivating during his time. The book's publication history is complex, with Beardsley himself requesting its destruction due to the explicit content, but it has since become a highly sought-after collector's item. This edition brings together two artistic visions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek comedy and the provocative illustrations of Aubrey Beardsley.

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