| Author |
Carroll, Mitchell, 1870-1925 |
| Title |
Greek Women
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| Series Title |
Woman: in all ages and in all countries, Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Greek Women" by Mitchell Carroll is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the intricate history and status of women in ancient Greek civilization, exploring their influence from the Heroic Age through to the Roman period, primarily through classical literature. The author seeks to illuminate the often overlooked roles that women played, both in the private sphere and the broader historical narrative of Greek society. The opening portion of the work introduces the reader to the profound impact of women throughout history, asserting their essential role in shaping events and societal outcomes. Carroll presents a powerful argument that extremism—both virtuous and vice-ridden—characterizes women's historical presence, distinctly differentiating their narrative from that of men. By reflecting on various historical and literary examples, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of individual Greek women and their unique contributions to culture and societal evolution, indicating that an understanding of their experiences is crucial to comprehending the broader fabric of Greek history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece
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| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Women -- Greece -- History
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| Subject |
Women -- Greece -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32318 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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