|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewIn this book, Sarah Levin-Richardson offers the first authoritative examination of Pompeii's purpose-built brothel, the only verifiable brothel from Greco-Roman antiquity. Taking readers on a tour of all of the structure's evidence, including the rarely seen upper floor, she illuminates the subculture housed within its walls. Here, prostitutes could flout the norms of society and proclaim themselves sexual subjects and agents, while servile clients were allowed to act as 'real men'. Prostitutes and clients also exchanged gifts, greetings, jokes, taunts, and praise. Written in a clear, engaging style, and accompanied by an ample illustration program and translations of humorous and haunting graffiti, Levin-Richardson's book will become a new touchstone for those interested in the history of women, slavery, and prostitution in the classical world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah Levin-Richardson (University of Washington)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 26.10cm Weight: 0.750kg ISBN: 9781108496872ISBN 10: 1108496873 Pages: 266 Publication Date: 23 May 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'... richly illustrated (and) accompanied by thoughtful analysis.' Sarah E. Bond, History Today '... richly illustrated (and) accompanied by thoughtful analysis.' Sarah E. Bond, History Today Author InformationSarah 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |