Women's Life in Greece and Rome: A Source Book in Translation [Paperback]

Mary R. Lefkowitz (Editor), Maureen B. Fant (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0801844754 | ISBN-13: 978-0801844751 | Edition: 3rd

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.

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Editorial Reviews

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"The modern reader can enter the ancient world through this text." -- Peter Parsons, London Review of Books

"This admirable source book will be widely used." -- Elisabeth Henry, Times Educational Supplement

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Greek, Latin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 3rd edition (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801844754
• ISBN-13: 978-0801844751
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,184,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for undergraduates and graduates, June 19, 2000

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TammyJo Eckhart "TammyJo Eckhart" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women's Life in Greece and Rome: A Source Book in Translation (Paperback)

This collection of writings from the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome focus on women's lives. However, do not buy this thinking you are getting women's views, that is rare in the record. Well organized and well cited, it provides an excellent teaching aid to the professor and a quick reference to scholars and laypersons. It is best used in an introductory history class or a women's studies class. Could be difficult to understand without basic background materials.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about women but not by women!, September 21, 2001

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Lois Huneycutt (Columbia, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women's Life in Greece and Rome: A Source Book in Translation (Paperback)

This is a magnificent book if you are looking to find out what men wrote about women in the ancient period. It's comprehensive and deals with just about every type of source one can imagine. I've happily used it in women's history course and ancient history courses for many years.