Greek homosexuality / K.J. Dover.

By:

Dover, K. J. (Kenneth James), 1920-2010

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1978.Description: x, 246 p., [56] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

0674362705 (pbk.)
0674362616

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DDC classification:

306.76609495

Summary: "To what extent and in what ways was homosexuality approved by the ancient Greeks? Here is the first serious examination of this question written by an eminent classical scholar. The author explores all the sources of information we have: vase paintings, archaic and classical poetry, the dialogues of Plato, speeches in the lawcourts, the comedies of Aristophanes. He shows what restraints were imposed by law, and looks at the Athenians' idea of beauty in the human body, their notion of manliness. A discussion of female homosexuality is included. His judicious analysis offers an understanding of Greek distinctions and practices that will well serve anyone intrested in classical art and society."--

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book - 7-day loan	CYA Library Main Collection	306.76609495 DOV (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00000007851

Total holds: 0

Bibliography: p. [228]-234.

Includes indexes.

"To what extent and in what ways was homosexuality approved by the ancient Greeks? Here is the first serious examination of this question written by an eminent classical scholar.
The author explores all the sources of information we have: vase paintings, archaic and classical poetry, the dialogues of Plato, speeches in the lawcourts, the comedies of Aristophanes. He shows what restraints were imposed by law, and looks at the Athenians' idea of beauty in the human body, their notion of manliness. A discussion of female homosexuality is included. His judicious analysis offers an understanding of Greek distinctions and practices that will well serve anyone intrested in classical art and society."--