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Routledge Sex and War on the American Stage: Lysistrata 1930-2012

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This Routledge study examines American stage adaptations of Aristophanes' Lysistrata across more than eight decades, tracing how successive generations have deployed the classical comedy's bawdy humour and antiwar message to critique sex, feminism, and military conflict. From its premiere performance in 1930 through 2012, Lysistrata has proven far more durable in Western theatres than any other work by Aristophanes, captivating audiences on college campuses, activist stages, and community theatre platforms. The play's enduring "make love not war" philosophy and irreverent comedy continue to resonate with contemporary performers and spectators seeking to challenge social norms and political orthodoxy. This comprehensive analysis reveals how American theatre artists have repeatedly adapted this ancient Greek comedy to address the pressing concerns of their own historical moments, making Lysistrata an uniquely vital text for understanding both classical reception and modern theatrical activism.

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Covers American stage adaptations of Aristophanes' Lysistrata spanning from 1930 through 2012, documenting nearly a century of theatrical interpretation.

Analyses how the play's "make love not war" message and bawdy humour have been deployed to critique sex, war, and feminism across different eras.

Explains why Lysistrata outperforms all other works by Aristophanes in Western theatres, from college campuses to activist groups and community theatres.

Published by Routledge, offering scholarly examination of classical reception and modern theatrical adaptation in American performance contexts.

Traces how successive generations of theatre artists have used the ancient Greek comedy to challenge contemporary social and political conventions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415812151
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theatre
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 22 April 2014
Listed Since: 01 November 2013

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