Sexuality in Greek and Roman Literature and Society: A Sourcebook

by Marguerite Johnson

Book Overview

This Sourcebook contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions and documents, all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity.
The detailed introduction provides full social and historical context for the sources, and guides students on how to use the material most effectively. Themes such as marriage, prostitution and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with material from the Greek...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415173310
• ISBN13: 9780415173315
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.2"