Euripides, Women and Sexuality

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Euripides, Women and Sexuality

Ancient, classical and medieval texts Ancient history

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 2 September 2003

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781134983742


Euripides' Interest in Women

Euripides' interest in the psychology and social position of women is well known. Of the great Greek playwrights, he most directly reflects contemporary philosophical and social debates, and his work is of great value as a source for social history.

Studies in Euripides' Treatment of Women

The important new studies in this volume explore Euripides' treatment of sexuality and Greek ideals of women's behaviour. Using a wide range of analytic techniques, seven scholars direct new light not only on Euripides' own views of women but also on the ideals and preoccupations of his contemporaries in this area.

Athenian Women of the Classical Period

Athenian women of the classical period were used, in Plato's phrase, "to a life in the shadows". This book helps us to see how far the influence of these cloistered women extended into the sunlit world of men.

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