Women's Life in Greece and Rome by Lefkowitz, Mary F & Fant, Maureen - 1990

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins, 1990 Collection of translated documents illustrating the life of women in classical times. "this highly acclaimed sourcebook examines the public and private lives and legal status of Greek and Roman women. The texts represent women of all social classes, from public figures remembered for their deeds (or misdeeds), to priestesses, poets, and intellectuals, to working women, such as musicians, wet nurses, and prostitutes, to homemakers. The editors have selected texts from hard-to-find sources, such as inscriptions, papyri, and medical treatises, many of which have not previously been translated into English. The resulting compilation is both an invaluable aid to research and a clear guide through this complex subject.. Reprint.. Soft Cover. Very Good.