Women of the Classics by Mary Sturgeon
"Women of the Classics" by Mary C. Sturgeon is a retelling of the stories of female heroines from ancient epic poetry, written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the women found in the writings of Homer, the dramatists of Attic Tragedy, and Virgil, aiming to present their tales in an accessible format while retaining the essence of their character and significance. The book explores the lives of renowned figuressuch as Helen, Penelope, and Dido, shedding light on the complexity and depth of their narratives that have resonated throughout history. The opening of the book establishes a framework for viewing these women through a modern lens, discussing their roles within their respective stories and the context of ancient literature. Sturgeon poignantly notes how little we know about these classic women, despite their longstanding fame. She highlights the significance of revisiting these characters from a human perspective, aiming to inspire a greater appreciation for their endurance and moral strength against the backdrop of their often tumultuous circumstances. As she introduces these heroines, Sturgeon hints at their individual struggles, transformations, and the moral frameworks of the societies in which they lived, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their stories throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sturgeon, Mary, -1925 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16015839 |
| Title | Women of the Classics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Women in literature |
| Subject | Women in art |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53487 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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