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Greek Homosexuality

by Kenneth James Dover

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.

HistoryAncientGreeceSocial HistoryLGBTQSocial Science

RELEASED1989

PUBLISHERHarvard University Press

LENGTH246

LANGUAGEEN

Kenneth J. Dover

Kenneth J. DoverBritish classical scholar (1920–2010)

British classical scholar (1920–2010)

Greek Homosexuality cover

Greek Homosexuality

by Kenneth James Dover

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.

HistoryAncientGreeceSocial HistoryLGBTQSocial ScienceLGBTQ+ StudiesGay Studies

RELEASED1989

PUBLISHERHarvard University Press

LENGTH246

LANGUAGEEN

Kenneth J. Dover

Kenneth J. DoverBritish classical scholar (1920–2010)

British classical scholar (1920–2010)

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