Sexuality in Greek and Roman Literature and Society

This sourcebook contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions and documents, all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity. The detailed introduction provides full social and historical context for the sources, and guides students on how to use the material most effectively. Themes such as marriage, prostitution and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with material from the Greek and Roman worlds shown side by side. This approach allows readers to interpret the written records with a full awareness of the different context of these separate but related societies. Commentaries are provided throughout, focusing on vocabulary and social and historical context. This is the first major sourcebook on ancient sexuality; it will be of particular use on related courses in classics, ancient history and gender studies.

ISBN 0415173302   Pages 280 ISBN13 9780415173308 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 572 Imprint Routledge   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 10 Feb 2005   Width (mm) 156 Library of Congress 2004012722   Spine width (mm) 19 DEWEY 880.09   Academic level Tertiary education DEWEY edition DC22

		Introduction : a socio-sexual background to Greece and Rome		1
I		The divine sphere		18
II		Beauty		39
III		Marriage		61
IV		Prostitution		88
V		Same-sex relationships		110
VI		Sex and violence		136
VII		Anxiety and repulsion		153
VIII		Aids and handbooks		174