Brothel of Pompeii - Sex, Class, and Gender At the Margins of Roman Society

Offers an in-depth exploration of the only assured brothel from the Greco-Roman world, illuminating the lives of both prostitutes and clients.

List of contents

Part I: 1. Architecture; 2. Material finds; 3. Graffiti; 4. Frescoes; 5. Upper floor; Part II: 6. Male clients; 7. Female prostitutes; 8. Male prostitutes.

About the author

Sarah Levin-Richardson is Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Washington. Her research has been supported by fellowships from the American Academy in Rome and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Her co-written article 'Lusty Ladies in the Roman Imaginary' received the Barbara McManus Award for Best Published Paper from the Women's Classical Caucus in 2017.

Summary

This book provides a provocative and authoritative analysis of the only definitive brothel from Greco-Roman antiquity. Scholars and fans of the Greco-Roman world, women's history, and the history of prostitution will find this an essential read. All readers will appreciate the accessible writing style and numerous illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: LEVIN-RICHARDS SARA, Sarah Levin-Richardson, Sarah (University of Washington) Levin-Richardson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108496872
• ISBN: 978-1-108-49687-2
• No. of pages: 266
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Europe, Southern Europe, HISTORY / Ancient / General, ART / History / Ancient & Classical, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, ART / European, Italy, History of Art, Archaeology, Ancient World, Ancient History, Archaeology by period / region, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Classical style, History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE