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Title:
A companion to Greek and Roman sexualities / edited by Thomas K. Hubbard.
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons Ltd,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xxv, 651 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Greek literature--History and criticism.
Latin literature--History and criticism.
Sex--Greece--History.
Sex--Rome--History.
Sex in literature.
Greece--Social life and customs.
Rome--Social life and customs.
Other Authors:
Hubbard, Thomas K., editor of compilation.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"A Companion to Greek and Roman Sexualities presents a comprehensive collection of original essays relating to aspects of gender and sexuality in the classical world. Views the various practices and discursive contexts of sexuality systematically and holistically Discusses Greece and Rome in each chapter, with sensitivity to the continuities and differences between the two classical civilizations. Addresses the classical influence on the understanding of later ages and religion. Covers artistic and literary genres, various social environments of sexual conduct, and the technical disciplines of medicine, magic, physiognomy, and dream interpretation. Features contributions from more than 40 top international scholars "-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Blackwell companions to the ancient world
ISBN:
140519572X (hardback)
9781405195720 (hardback)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)858246177
LCCN:
2013028284
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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