Mary Beard, G. W. Bowersock

The Invention of Jane Harrison

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ISBN 13:
9780674008076
author:
Mary Beard, G. W. Bowersock
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Harvard University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
140 mm X 210 mm
Genre:
History Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:
New
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£28.12

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Jane Ellen Harrison was a trailblazing Classicist who revolutionized our understanding of Greek culture and religion. Her story is one of intellectual ambition and fierce competition for academic fame. Mary Beard's biography sheds light on the inner workings of Classical scholarship in the early 20th century, exposing the mythology that has shaped the history of Classics. By contrasting Harrison's career with that of her younger contemporary Eugénie Sellers Strong, Beard reveals the complex web of alliances and rivalries that defined this vibrant intellectual scene. A lively and engaging portrayal of a fascinating woman, The Invention of Jane Harrison offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in academic history.

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