Performance and Gender in Ancient Greece
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Eva Stehle's work explores Greek poetry as a vibrant part of public life, emphasizing its role in self-presentation and gender ideology. She analyzes pre-Hellenistic poetry, focusing on how male and female performers navigate their identities and the audience's perception. The study highlights Sappho's unique approach to creating a fictional speaker through writing.
