Women in Greece and Rome - Softcover

Lefkowitz, Mary R. & Maureen B. Fant

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0888665881 ISBN 13: 9780888665881

Publisher: Samuel-stevens, 1977

Synopsis

This highly acclaimed collection provides a unique look into the public and private lives and legal status of Greek and Roman women of all social classes-from wet nurses, prostitutes, and gladiatrixes to poets, musicians, intellectuals, priestesses, and housewives. The third edition adds new texts to sections throughout the book, vividly describing women's sentiments and circumstances through readings on love, bereavement, and friendship, as well as property rights, breast cancer, female circumcision, and women's roles in ancient religions, including Christianity and pagan cults.

Edition details

• Publisher: Samuel-stevens
• Publication date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0888665881
• ISBN 13: 9780888665881
• Binding: Paperback