Author: Frederick Adam WrightPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Feminism and literature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle
Author: Frederick Adam WrightPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Feminism and literature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle
Author: F a WrightPublisher: Double 9 Books
ISBN: 9789361422294
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle" by F. A. Wright is a groundbreaking work of literary analysis that explores the portrayal of women and gender dynamics in ancient Greek literature. This scholarly masterpiece delves into the complexities of feminism within the context of Greek society, examining the works of prominent authors such as Homer, Hesiod, Euripides, and Aristotle. Wright's meticulous literary analysis sheds light on the representation of female characters and their agency within a patriarchal society. Through a comprehensive examination of gender roles and power dynamics, the book reveals the nuances of women's experiences in ancient Greece, challenging traditional interpretations and uncovering layers of meaning. From the heroic figures of Homer's epics to the tragic heroines of Greek tragedy, Wright demonstrates how female characters navigate the constraints of patriarchy while asserting their own agency and resilience. By contextualizing these representations within the broader cultural and historical landscape of ancient Greece, the book offers valuable insights into the evolution of feminist thought and gender dynamics in literature. "Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle" is an indispensable resource for scholars and students alike, providing a compelling analysis of the enduring relevance of gender issues in the study of Greek literature and culture.
Feminism in Greek Literature From Homer to Aristotle (Classic Reprint)
Author: F. A. WrightPublisher:
ISBN: 9781330640883
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Excerpt from Feminism in Greek Literature From Homer to Aristotle There is a question sometimes put to scholars, a doubt often latent in scholars' minds - How was it that Greek civilisation, with all its high ideals and achievements, fell so easily before what seems at first sight an altogether inferior culture? The difficulty is not solved by a reference to military resources or administrative skill, for moral strength is the only thing that matters in history, and a nation has never yet succeeded merely by pure intellect or by brute force. The fact is - and it is as well to state it plainly - that the Greek world perished from one main cause, a low ideal of womanhood and a degradation of women which found expression both in literature and in social life. The position of women and the position of slaves - for the two classes went together - were the canker-spots which, left unhealed, brought about the decay first of Athens and then of Greece. For many centuries in Ionia and Athens there was an almost open state of sex-war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Feminism in Greek Literature
Author: Frederick A. WrightFeminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle: A Quick Read edition
Author: Quick ReadPublisher: Quick Read
ISBN: 2385822016
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 10 minutes
FEMINISM IN GREEK LITERATURE
Author: F. A. WRIGHTPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033091562
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Feminism in Greek Literature From Homer to Aristotle
Author: F. A. WrightPublisher:
ISBN: 9780243678389
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle
Author: F. A. WrightPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Feminism in Greek Literature from Homer to Aristotle" by F. A. Wright. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A Short History of Greek Literature
Author: Jacqueline de RomillyPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226143120
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Offers profiles of ancient Greek writers, including Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Aristotle, and Plutarch, and traces the development of Greek literature.
Women in Ancient Greece
Author: Sue BlundellPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674954731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Largely excluded from any public role, the women of ancient Greece nonetheless appear in various guises in the art and writing of the period, and in legal documents. These representations, in Sue Blundell's analysis, reveal a great deal about women's day-to-day experience as well as their legal and economic position - and how they were regarded by men.