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Sexuality in Greek and Roman society and literature : a source book /

"With numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions and documents, this volume is the first major sourcebook to explore the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity." "Themes such as marriage, prostitution and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Johnson, Marguerite
Other Authors: Ryan, Terry
Format: Printed Book
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Subjects:
Sex
Online Access:http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0418/2004012722.html
http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0649/2004012722-d.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1113/2004012722-b.html
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Summary:"With numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions and documents, this volume is the first major sourcebook to explore the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity." "Themes such as marriage, prostitution and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with material from Greece 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."--Jacket.
Physical Description:xxvi, 244 p. : ill. ;
ISBN:0415173302
9780415173308
0415173310 (pbk.)
9780415173315 (pbk.)
9780203645826
0203645820