I only read The Clouds, The Frogs, and Lysistrata from this book. I am not impressed by the profanity of Aristophanes. The poet had much to say about the life and times of Greece including politics, the philosophy and wars of his day and he portrayed his opinions through his plays. Not much difference between that and the theatre of our day. However, I must say that I prefer to read Sophocles and Aeschylus much more than Aristophanes due to their higher morals and standards.

lysistrata is one of the classic texts of world literature. the others are cool, too, as author is nothing if not worthy of one's attention.

Even of you regularly struggle with reading Greek theatre, this is quite a hoot. Easily the most accessible Greek playwright. I thought Clouds was especially funny. Although I felt guilty for enjoying it, considering this play might very well have contributed to Socrates getting lynched.

yassss invented comedy