Lefkowitz, Mary R.
Women in Greek Myth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780715635650
- author:
- Lefkowitz, Mary R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 15 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism / History, Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mary R. Lefkowitz's "Women in Greek Myth" offers a fresh perspective on the roles of female characters in ancient Greek literature.
The author challenges traditional interpretations of women's experiences in Greek mythology, presenting a more nuanced account of their lives and influence.
This updated edition includes new chapters on topics such as heroic women in epic poetry and the parts played by women in ancient rites and festivals, while revisiting earlier chapters to incorporate recent scholarship.
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