Phryne of Thespiae : courtesan, muse, and myth /

'Phryne of Thespiae' offers a close analysis of the evidence for sexual labour in classical Athens to find parallels between Phyrne and other Greek courtesans. The result is an innovative biography that examines key moments of Phyrne's life that have been dismissed as male fantasies,...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
McClure, Laura
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Ausgabe:
First edition.
Zusammenfassung:
'Phryne of Thespiae' offers a close analysis of the evidence for sexual labour in classical Athens to find parallels between Phyrne and other Greek courtesans. The result is an innovative biography that examines key moments of Phyrne's life that have been dismissed as male fantasies, arguing that many of them could have plausibly originated in historical events. The portrait that emerges is that of a powerful and socially consequential woman whose wealth and connections helped to shape the society in which she lived.
Umfang:
1 online resource (214 pages)
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780197580882
0197580882
9780197580868
0197580866
Schlagworte:
Phrynē.
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