Greek Epigram and Byzantine Culture: Gender, Desire, and Denial in the Age of Justinian

ISBN-13: 9781108727167 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 289 str.

Steven D. Smith

Opis

An exciting analysis of gender and sexual desire in sixth century Greek epigram that bridges classical and early Byzantine culture.

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Food and wine; 2. An erotic geography; 3. Urban pleasures; 4. Phallic creatures; 5. Classical women; 6. Thieving Aphrodite; Conclusion; Bibliography.