Greek Homosexuality

Updated and with a New Postscript

K. J. Dover

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$39.00 • £33.95 • €35.95

ISBN 9780674362703

Publication Date: 10/15/1989

Short

256 pages

6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches

98 halftones

World rights except United Kingdom & Commonwealth

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HISTORY: Ancient: General

To what extent and in what ways was homosexuality approved by the ancient Greeks? An eminent classicist examines the evidence—vase paintings, archaic and classical poetry, the dialogues of Plato, speeches in the law courts, the comedies of Aristophanes—and reaches provocative conclusions. A discussion of female homosexuality is included.

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