ISBN:
9780415196932
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (406 p.)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Matrona Docta : Educated Women in the Roman Elite from Cornelia to Julia
DDC:
305.4/09456/32
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Presents a unique study of the education of upper-class women in Roman society in the central period of Roman History, from the second century BC to AD 235. Also examines the role of women as patronesses of literature, learning and writing
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of plates; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Some useful dates; Introduction; The social position of upper-class women; The education of upper-class women: opportunities and impediments; The education of upper-class women: aims and opinions; Patronesses of literature and learning; Women and writing: poetry; Women and writing: prose; Conclusions; Notes; Translations; Bibliography; Index of passages discussed; General index;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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