It takes the average reader 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Sexuality in Greek and Roman Society and Literature by Marguerite Johnson
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This Sourcebook contains numerous original translations of ancient poetry, inscriptions and documents, all of which illuminate the multifaceted nature of sexuality in antiquity. The detailed introduction provides full social and historical context for the sources, and guides students on how to use the material most effectively. Themes such as marriage, prostitution and same-sex attraction are presented comparatively, with material from the Greek and Roman worlds shown side by side. This approach allows readers to interpret the written records with a full awareness of the different context of these separate but related societies. Commentaries are provided throughout, focusing on vocabulary and social and historical context. This is the first major sourcebook on ancient sexuality; it will be of particular use on related courses in classics, ancient history and gender studies.
Sexuality in Greek and Roman Society and Literature by Marguerite Johnson is 298 pages long, and a total of 76,884 words.
This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours to read Sexuality in Greek and Roman Society and Literature aloud.
Sexuality in Greek and Roman Society and Literature is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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