The Invention of Jane Harrison
Author | : Mary Beard |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 2002-05-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 0674008073 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780674008076 |
Rating | : 4/5 (076 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Invention of Jane Harrison written by Mary Beard and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Ellen Harrison (1850-1928) is the most famous female Classicist in history, the author of books that revolutionized our understanding of Greek culture and religion. This lively and innovative portrayal of a fascinating woman raises the question of who wins (and how) in the competition for academic fame.