Thanks, Mariana! As I read your synopses of these books I'm impressed with the idea that these are the men's views of women as characters in men's narratives. Women's narratives seem more secretive, or at least less famous. When I read "The Exaltation of Inanna" by Enheduanna (admittedly not classical Greek) I get a very different idea of womens' roles.
Hi Ted! I see what you mean, at least for this list, I tried to include some amazing works written by women (3 of 5), but yes it is usually a masculine view, although all the books I recommend here are by authors I consider absolutely wonderful and with very respectful and brilliant points of view. And about the Exaltation, I agree with you, it gives us a different and moving perspective, as when we read Sappho talking about love and war, the feeling is from another world.
Alexiou’s book was so breathtakingly beautiful and so insightful. Truly a great book to have in one’s collection.
Thanks, Mariana! As I read your synopses of these books I'm impressed with the idea that these are the men's views of women as characters in men's narratives. Women's narratives seem more secretive, or at least less famous. When I read "The Exaltation of Inanna" by Enheduanna (admittedly not classical Greek) I get a very different idea of womens' roles.
Hi Ted! I see what you mean, at least for this list, I tried to include some amazing works written by women (3 of 5), but yes it is usually a masculine view, although all the books I recommend here are by authors I consider absolutely wonderful and with very respectful and brilliant points of view. And about the Exaltation, I agree with you, it gives us a different and moving perspective, as when we read Sappho talking about love and war, the feeling is from another world.