Women of Pliny''s Letters

Zusatztext "Shelton's book is the first to explore a range of women in the work of one author. From Pliny's epistles we gain insight into Roman households and family life! and women's involvement in court cases! property ownership! religion! social networks! and politics? Scholars interested in these roles [of women] in Roman society will want to consider Pliny's information! and Shelton's analysis of his presentation. The clear writing style! generous explanations! and translated Latin make the book student-friendly." - Molly M. Pryzwansky! Duke University and North Carolina State University"By bringing all this information together! Shelton and the series editors Ronnie Ancona and Sarah Pomeroy have done a great service to the profession. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - A. M. Keith! University of Toronto! CHOICE Informationen zum Autor Jo-Ann Shelton is Research Professor of Classics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Klappentext The large collection of letters by Pliny the Younger includes a number of women among its addressees, and Pliny also gives us plentiful information about many women of his acquaintance. This book brings together this material to build up a portrait of a peer-group of women in their social setting. Zusammenfassung The large collection of letters by Pliny the Younger includes a number of women among its addressees, and Pliny also gives us plentiful information about many women of his acquaintance. This book brings together this material to build up a portrait of a peer-group of women in their social setting. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Calpurnia 2. Plinia, Pompeia Celerina and Calupurnia Hispulla 3. Minicia Marcella and Domitia Lucilla 4. Arria Elder, Arria Younger, and Fannia 5. Ummidia Quadratilla, Cornelia, Gallitta and Casta Conclusion

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• Authors: Joann Shelton, Jo-Ann Shelton, Jo-Ann (University of California Santa Ba Shelton, Jo-Ann (University of California Santa Barbara Shelton, Shelton Joann, Shelton Jo-Ann
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.11.2012
• EAN: 9780415374286
• ISBN: 978-0-415-37428-6
• No. of pages: 456
• Series: Women of the Ancient World; Women of the Ancient World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Cultural Studies, HISTORY / Ancient / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Classical texts, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Gender studies, gender groups, Classical history / classical civilisation, Ancient, classical and medieval texts