Engendering Rome Women in Latin Epic |
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| Author:
| Keith, A. M. |
| Series title: | Roman Literature and Its Contexts Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-511-60592-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $225.00 |
Book Description:
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This study examines the role of female characters in Roman epic poetry. Its five chapters argue that the feminised landscapes, militaristic women, and beautiful female corpses of the Roman epic tradition should be interpreted in conjunction with the use of the genre by ancient educators.
This study examines the role of female characters in Roman epic poetry. Its five chapters argue that the feminised landscapes, militaristic women, and beautiful female corpses of the Roman epic tradition should be interpreted in conjunction with the use of the genre by ancient educators.