This collection of 12 original essays provides an over-view of how Greeks and Romans perceived the phenomenon of rape. Using the numerous references to rape in Greek legal speeches, comedy, tragedy, visual art and myth, the authors assess the degree of seriousness with which rape was taken and who was seen as its main victims. They also consider whether the numerous Greek and Roman myths that involve rape reflect real-life behaviour and attitudes.
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This collection of 12 original essays provides an over-view of how Greeks and Romans perceived the phenomenon of rape. Using the numerous references to rape in Greek legal speeches, comedy, tragedy, visual art and myth, the authors assess the degree of seriousness with which rape was taken and who was seen as its main victims. They also consider whether the numerous Greek and Roman myths that involve rape reflect real-life behaviour and attitudes.
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Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket. 274 pp; Book has no names, pages unmarked. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, comes in a mylar DJ cover. A very nice book that looks new.
