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A collection of 12 original essays providing an overview of how Greeks and Romans perceived the phenomenon of rape. Using the numerous references to rape in Greek legal speeches, comedy, tragedy, visual art and myth, the perceived victims and degree of seriousness of rape is assessed.

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'... provides a rare and sensitive understanding of rape in the ancient world' Nick Kochan, Financial Times

Rape in Antiquity

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: 1/31/2002 12:07:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780715631478, 978-0715631478
      ISBN10: 0715631470
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      ELT & Literary Studies Literary studies: ancient, classical Ancient history Crime and criminology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A collection of 12 original essays providing an overview of how Greeks and Romans perceived the phenomenon of rape. Using the numerous references to rape in Greek legal speeches, comedy, tragedy, visual art and myth, the perceived victims and degree of seriousness of rape is assessed.

      Trade Review
      '... provides a rare and sensitive understanding of rape in the ancient world' Nick Kochan, Financial Times

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