The Lives and Deaths of Women in Ancient Pompeii

by Brenda Longfellow

A study of women's lives in the public sphere of the ancient city of Pompeii.

Pompeii's well-preserved remains provide a unique opportunity for the close study of ancient lives. Drawing on statues, inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, and the architecture of tombs, sanctuaries, houses, and public spaces, The Lives and Deaths of Women in Ancient Pompeii examines the public lives of women in Pompeii. Art historian Brenda Longfellow...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477331239
• ISBN13: 9781477331231
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.