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This anthology presents and discusses a collection of writings composed or edited by women of Mesopotamia during the earliest periods of recorded human history (c.2300–539 BCE). This book is a must read for anyone interested in ancient history, gender studies, and world literature.

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Preface and acknowledgements; Notes to the reader; Part I. Introduction: 1. The origins of writing in Mesopotamia; 2. Mesopotamian women; 3. Authorship, agency, and gender; Part II. The Texts: 4. Scholarly documents; 5. Hymns, poems, and prayers; 6. Letters; 7. Inscriptions; 8. Oracles; 9. Proverbs and other literature; Part III. Conclusions: 10. Women's writing in Mesopotamia; Index of divine name; Index of personal names; Index of place names.

Womens Writing of Ancient Mesopotamia

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107052055, 978-1107052055
      ISBN10: 110705205X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This anthology presents and discusses a collection of writings composed or edited by women of Mesopotamia during the earliest periods of recorded human history (c.2300–539 BCE). This book is a must read for anyone interested in ancient history, gender studies, and world literature.

      Table of Contents
      Preface and acknowledgements; Notes to the reader; Part I. Introduction: 1. The origins of writing in Mesopotamia; 2. Mesopotamian women; 3. Authorship, agency, and gender; Part II. The Texts: 4. Scholarly documents; 5. Hymns, poems, and prayers; 6. Letters; 7. Inscriptions; 8. Oracles; 9. Proverbs and other literature; Part III. Conclusions: 10. Women's writing in Mesopotamia; Index of divine name; Index of personal names; Index of place names.

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