While other comedic playwrights existed during his time, Aristophanes's works are the only ones that have survived relatively intact, and they continue to be performed and studied today. He is famous for his sharp wit, political satire, and imaginative use of language. Some of his most famous plays include:
* Lysistrata: A satirical comedy about women who withhold sex from their husbands to force them to end the Peloponnesian War.
* The Birds: A whimsical comedy about a group of Athenians who flee the city and establish their own utopia in the sky.
* The Clouds: A satire of Socrates and the Sophists, who are depicted as foolish and hypocritical.
* The Frogs: A play about a competition between two tragic playwrights, Aeschylus and Euripides, in the underworld.
Aristophanes's plays offer a valuable window into ancient Athenian society and continue to resonate with audiences today.