Edward Cheer's Reviews > The Ecclesiazusae (or Women in Council)

An interesting concept that Aristophanes brings up, being one of the oldest representations of a Communist society I've seen. And while it pokes fun at this society where everyone receives a commonwealth, it also inadvertently pokes fun at women ruling this society, which is a big weakness for Ecclesiazusae. The problem I've seen with Aristophanes' comedies involving politics and women is that you could see him supporting women's rights, but just as easily see him making fun of it. And between this play and Lysistrata, I'd have to say Lysistrata is the more clever and comedic of the two plays.