The Ecclesiazusae
The Ecclesiazusae

Author: Aristophanes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1625580738

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Aristophanes' "Esslesiazusae", written in the early 4th Century BC, marks a crossroads in his career. Post-dating the Peloponnesian War, it reflects a late change in his writing and a much changed society. This edition includes the complete text.

Politics and Persuasion in Aristophanes' Ecclesiazusae
Politics and Persuasion in Aristophanes' Ecclesiazusae

Author: K.S. Rothwell

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-07-17

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9004329072

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This study shows that the Ecclesiazusae is an affirmation of the importance of persuasion in the fourth- century democracy. Praxagora, the attractive and articulate female protagonist, virtually personifies peitho, the realm of both political persuasion and erotic seduction. The ability of peitho to address both public and private motivations makes it the perfect instrument to resolve the tension in the fourth century between selfishness and civic participation. This is, after all, the central issue in the later episodes of the play.