The Pregnant Male as Myth and Metaphor in Classical Greek Literature
| Author | : David D. Leitao |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 321 |
| Release | : 2012-04-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781107017283 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1107017289 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (289 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Pregnant Male as Myth and Metaphor in Classical Greek Literature by : David D. Leitao
Download or read book The Pregnant Male as Myth and Metaphor in Classical Greek Literature written by David D. Leitao and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the image of the pregnant male as it evolves in classical Greek literature. Originating as a representation of paternity and, by extension, "authorship" of creative works, the image later comes to function also as a means to explore the boundary between the sexes.
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