Aristophanes

Aristophanes was a renowned playwright of ancient Athens known for his sharp wit and comedic genius. Often referred to as the Father of Comedy, he crafted insightful social commentaries through his plays. Aristophanes' works, including famous plays like 'Lysistrata' and 'The Clouds,' remain significant in the study of classical literature for their brilliant satire and depiction of Athenian society.

Ancient greek

Aristophanes

Chorus Of Women, From The "Thesmophoriazusae.

They're always abusing the women,
    As a terrible plague to men;
They say we're the root of all evil,
    And repeat it again and again,
Of war, and quarrels, and bloodshed,
    All mischief, be what it may.
And pray, then, why do you marry us,
    If we're all the plagues you say?
And why do you take such care of us,
    And keep us so safe at home,
And are never easy a moment
    If ever we chance to roam?
When you ought to be thanking Heaven
    That your plague is out of the way,
You all keep fussing and fretting,
    "Where is my Plague to-day?"
If a Plague peeps out of the window,
    Up go the eyes of men;
If she hides, then they all keep staring
    Until she looks out again.

Aristophanes