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Prostitutes and Matrons in the Roman World is the first substantial account of elite Roman concubines and courtesans. Exploring the blurred line between proper matron and wicked prostitute, it illuminates the lives of sexually promiscuous women like Messalina and Clodia, as well as prostitutes with hearts of gold who saved Rome and their lovers in times of crisis. It also offers insights into the multiple functions of erotic imagery and the circumstances in which prostitutes could play prominent roles in Roman public and religious life. Tracing the evolution of social stereotypes and concepts of virtue and vice in ancient Rome, this volume reveals the range of life choices and sexual activity, beyond the traditional binary depiction of wives or prostitutes, that were available to Roman women.

Author Biography:

Anise K. Strong, winner of the Women's Classical Caucus Award for best presentation in classical gender studies, received her B.A. from Yale University, Connecticut and her M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Columbia University, New York before beginning her professional career at Northwestern University, Illinois, Stanford University, California, and Western Michigan University. She is an Assistant Professor at Western Michigan University and is also a consultant for various television series in their depictions of antiquity.
Release date Australia
December 20th, 2018
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  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
5 Maps; 20 Halftones, black and white
Pages
314
Dimensions
150x230x17
ISBN-13
9781316602645
Product ID
28387297

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