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In Penelope to Poppaea, Anne Haward takes a close look at the position of women in the classical world. The approach of the book is deliberately chronological, mapping out the changes in development in women's lives and status as the societies of Greece and Rome evloved. The differences between Greek and Roman atttitudes to women are clearly presented. Evidence for the theories of the book is take... More

In Penelope to Poppaea, Anne Haward takes a close look at the position of women in the classical world. The approach of the book is deliberately chronological, mapping out the changes in development in women's lives and status as the societies of Greece and Rome evloved. The differences between Greek and Roman atttitudes to women are clearly presented. Evidence for the theories of the book is taken from a wide selection of ancient sources including art and archaeology as well as literature. Table of Contents: Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction The world of Homer The Archaic Age Women in Classical Athens Leading ladies -- women in Greek drama The Roman matrona -- the early Rupublican ideal The Late Republic -- a changing scene Imperial laws and Imperial ladies Contrasts -- working women and ladies of leisure Conclusion Index

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