Sexuality in Greek and Roman Society and Literature: A Sourcebook Contributor(s): Johnson, Marguerite (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138200417 ISBN-13: 9781138200418 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Social Science | Gender Studies |
Dewey: 880.09 |
LCCN: 2021036153 |
Series: Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.39 lbs) 420 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This second edition includes an updated review of sexuality in Greece and Rome, an expanded bibliography, and numerous new passages with original translations. This book provides readers with detailed information, notes, and original translated passages on the fascinating and multi-faceted theme of ancient sexuality. The sources range from the era of Homer and Hesiod through to the Graeco-Roman world of the Fourth Century CE, and explore the diversities of approach to sexuality and sexual expression, as well as how these issues relate to the rest of ancient society and culture. Sexuality in Greek And Roman Society and Literature is an invaluable resource to students and academics alike, providing a detailed series of chapters on all major facets of sexuality in ancient Greece and Rome. It will particularly appeal to those interested in sexuality and gender in antiquity, as well as ancient literature and social studies. |