Sexuality in Greek and Roman Literature and Society: A Sourcebook / Edition 1

by Marguerite Johnson

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 and Roman worlds shown side by side. This approach allows readers to interpret the written records with a full awareness of the different context of these separate but related societies. Commentaries are provided throughout, focusing on vocabulary and social and historical context.
This is the first major sourcebook on ancient sexuality; it will be of particular use on related courses in classics, ancient history and gender studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900415173314
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/17/2004
Series:	Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Marguerite Johnson is Lecturer and Terry Ryan is Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Table of Contents

1. The Divine Sphere 2. Beauty 3. Marriage 4. Prostitution 5. Same-Sex 6. Sex and Violence 7. Anxiety and Repulsion 8. Aids and Handbooks

Editorial Reviews

'Instructors will want to use this sourcebook.' - BMCR

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