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...a carefully argued, well researched, and intelligent look at gender and rhetoric in the Epicuraen tradition. The argument is well organized and accessible to general readers and scholars alike. Primary texts are presented in Greek and Latin along with clear translations." — Scott Rubarth, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"Gordon's unique approach is to examine the critics, mostly Roman, of Epicurus and his followers with a view toward finding a balanced description of this ancient school, known as the Garden, remnants of which lasted almost half a millenium.Excellent bibliography. Highly recommended." — P.A. Streveler, Choice

"...a useful companion to more philosophically oriented surveys of the Epicurean tradition, and a must-read for scholars of Hellenistic philosophy, Roman philosophy, and Lucretius." — Cloelia

"Gordon’s book greatly helps us understand how the prototypical Epicurean was fashioned in the ancient world" — Phoenix

The Invention and Gendering of Epicurus

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      Publisher: The University of Michigan Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780472118083, 978-0472118083
      ISBN10: 0472118080
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      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      ...a carefully argued, well researched, and intelligent look at gender and rhetoric in the Epicuraen tradition. The argument is well organized and accessible to general readers and scholars alike. Primary texts are presented in Greek and Latin along with clear translations." — Scott Rubarth, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

      "Gordon's unique approach is to examine the critics, mostly Roman, of Epicurus and his followers with a view toward finding a balanced description of this ancient school, known as the Garden, remnants of which lasted almost half a millenium.Excellent bibliography. Highly recommended." — P.A. Streveler, Choice

      "...a useful companion to more philosophically oriented surveys of the Epicurean tradition, and a must-read for scholars of Hellenistic philosophy, Roman philosophy, and Lucretius." — Cloelia

      "Gordon’s book greatly helps us understand how the prototypical Epicurean was fashioned in the ancient world" — Phoenix

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