Goddesses, Whores, Wives, And Slaves: Women In Classical Antiquity

Goddesses, Whores, Wives, And Slaves: Women In Classical Antiquity

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Sarah B. Pomeroy
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SCHOCKEN BOOKS, 1981

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work in classical studies presents a comprehensive examination of women's lives in the ancient world, from the mythical figures of goddesses to the harsh realities faced by slaves. It meticulously details the social, legal, and economic conditions that shaped female existence across various classical societies. The book uncovers the complex roles women occupied, challenging traditional narratives and offering a nuanced perspective on their agency and constraints. Pomeroy's scholarship illustrates the profound impact of gender on historical experience, making this an essential text for understanding classical antiquity through a feminist lens.

Author: Sarah B. Pomeroy

Published: 1981, SCHOCKEN BOOKS

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 2026200001817-SECONDHAND
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Description

Author: Sarah B. Pomeroy
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SCHOCKEN BOOKS, 1981

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This seminal work in classical studies presents a comprehensive examination of women's lives in the ancient world, from the mythical figures of goddesses to the harsh realities faced by slaves. It meticulously details the social, legal, and economic conditions that shaped female existence across various classical societies. The book uncovers the complex roles women occupied, challenging traditional narratives and offering a nuanced perspective on their agency and constraints. Pomeroy's scholarship illustrates the profound impact of gender on historical experience, making this an essential text for understanding classical antiquity through a feminist lens.