LATN 350: Seminar in Latin Literature: Ovid (HC): Gender

Presents an interdisciplinary, methodologically-based collection of newly-commissioned essays from prominent scholars on the study of women in the ancient world. Thematically arranged to emphasize the importance of historical themes of continuity, development, and innovation Reconsiders much of the well-known evidence and preconceived notions relating to women in antiquity Includes contributions from many of the most prominent scholars associated with the study of women in antiquity. Also available as an ebook.

The age of Augustus has long been recognized as a time when the Roman state put a new emphasis on "traditional" feminine domestic ideals, yet at the same time gave real public prominence to certain women in their roles as wives, mothers, sisters, and daughters. Kristina Milnor takes up a series of texts and their contexts in order to explore this paradox. Also available as an ebook.

This collection of papers on Roman women follows an earlier catalog and sourcebook, I Claudia, organized by the Yale University Art Gallery. Use both for in-depth views of women's activities and representations in art.