Female Acts in Greek Tragedy

Female Acts in Greek Tragedy
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 426
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ISBN-10 : 0691094926
ISBN-13 : 9780691094922
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Book Synopsis Female Acts in Greek Tragedy by : Helene P. Foley

Download or read book Female Acts in Greek Tragedy written by Helene P. Foley and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2002-12-08 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although classical Athenian ideology did not permit women to exercise legal, economic or social autonomy, the tragedies often represent them as influential social and moral forces. This work studies this apparent contradiction, showing how Greek tragedy uses gender relations to explore issues.


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