Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity

Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity
by Sarah Pomeroy

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Author: Sarah Pomeroy
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-01-17
ISBN: 080521030X
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Schocken

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Book Review: Outstanding Overview
Summary: 5 Stars

I first read this book in highschool(Latin Class) back in 1985, and to this day, I still find it to be one of the best overviews on the lives of Classical Women ever. While there are some other good works out there, theya re few and far between, and many are not translated into English-which is a shame.

I realize that there may some material for scholars to pick at, but I do feel that the author has sourced her material well, and does offer alternative viewpoints, as well as mention when there are difficulties in proving certian theories. The fact that she is apparently a feminist as some sort of come down for the book doesn't hold water with me. The same could be said for many male historians, as the roles of women and their significance is often ignored.

The book does cover a very large time period-about 1500 years, but I feel does an excellent job in looking at the social, cultural, and legal expectations for women, and how those roles changed over time, and between societies. In some ways it is darker than imagined, and others far more hopeful, as demonstrated by some of her focus on the women of Pompeii, and the evidence of their wealth, independence, and individuality. Some of the more famous women are covered, and their activites placed into context.

Perosnally, if there was a book that belong in all Ancient Civ/Western Civ surveys or introductory classes, I beleiev unequivocally that this is one of them. I felt that way in highschool, and I feel that way today.
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