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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
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