The Women of Homer

by Walter Copland Perry

Book Overview

The Women of Homer by Walter Copland Perry is a comprehensive study of the female characters in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. Perry examines the roles and representations of women in ancient Greek society as depicted in these two works, and explores the ways in which Homer's female characters reflect the social and cultural norms of their time.The book is organized thematically, with chapters focusing on topics such as marriage, motherhood,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162726482
• ISBN13: 9781162726489
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"