Woman In Greek Poetry

The book ""Woman in Greek Poetry"" by Amelia Gere Mason is a comprehensive study of the portrayal of women in ancient Greek poetry. The author examines the various roles and representations of women in Greek literature, from the Homeric epics to the works of the tragedians and lyric poets. Mason explores how women are depicted as wives, mothers, daughters, and lovers, as well as how they are portrayed as goddesses and mythical figures.The book also delves into the social and cultural context in which these representations of women were created, examining the role of women in ancient Greek society and the attitudes towards them. Mason offers a nuanced analysis of the complexities of gender relations in ancient Greece, highlighting the contradictions and tensions that exist within the literature.Throughout the book, Mason draws on a wide range of primary sources, including epic poetry, tragedy, and lyric poetry, as well as secondary sources from modern scholarship. The result is a rich and detailed exploration of the representation of women in Greek literature that will be of interest to students and scholars of classics, literature, and gender studies.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Woman In The Golden Ages, by Amelia Gere Mason. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417953500.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.