Xenophon
Estate Management and Symposium (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198823513
- author:
- Xenophon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 0.9 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Xenophon's Estate Management and Symposium offers valuable insights into the social history of Ancient Athens. This collection of works explores the roles and agency of women in the household, as well as the moral qualities required of male heads of household. The Oeconomicus describes a well-to-do Athenian household, where Socrates converses on successful management, while the Symposium takes place in the men's quarters, probing timeless questions about wisdom, love, and female capacity. These works provide rich sources for understanding Athenian social history during the Classical period. By examining these ancient texts, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of Ancient Athenian society, including the status and role of women within it.
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