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100 1 _aSturgeon, Mary,
_d-1925
245 1 0 _aWomen of the Classics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-09
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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 figures such 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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen in literature
653 _aWomen in art
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53487
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