Maternal Conceptions in Classical Literature and Philosophy

• Other Authors: Sharrock, Alison (Editor), Keith, Alison (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: University of Toronto Press 2020
• Subjects: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Literary studies: ancient, classical & medieval
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Unlike many studies of the family in the ancient world, this volume presents readings of mothers in classical literature, including philosophical and epigraphic writing as well as poetic texts. Rather than relying on a male viewpoint, the essays offer a female perspective on the lifecycle of motherh...