Women In Roman Literature (1894)

By J. Everett Brady

Book Overview

""Women in Roman Literature"" is a book written by John Everett Brady and first published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of women in Roman literature, examining the portrayal of women in works of Roman poetry, drama, and prose. The author explores the representation of women in various literary genres, such as epic poetry, lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, and historical writing. He analyzes the depiction of women in the works of famous Roman writers such as Virgil, Ovid, Horace, Juvenal, and Livy, among others. The book discusses the different stereotypes of women in Roman literature, such as the virtuous wife, the seductress, the witch, the mother, and the goddess. It also examines the social and cultural context in which these portrayals were created, highlighting the influence of Roman law, religion, and politics on the depiction of women in literature. Overall, ""Women in Roman Literature"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the representation of women in ancient literature and the history of women's roles in Roman society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166283445
• ISBN13: 9781166283445
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"