Love in Ancient Rome

Love in Ancient Rome
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Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 107082934X
ISBN-13 : 9781070829340
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis Love in Ancient Rome by : Lauren Keen

Set in Ancient Rome a steamy romance blossoms between a noblewoman and her female servant.Being married off into a wealthy household, Sestalia realizes that having servants was easily the best part. In a house filled with them at each corner, some particular red hairs caught her eye. Ginger servants are rare in ancient Rome, almost a commodity amongst nobles. And this one was tucked away for her alone.Sestalia finds herself curious around the girl, and hesitant being her first time with a female. Even coming to enjoy her presence more than her soon-to-be. An innocent attraction at first, but one that could shatter her only means to remain in this lavish life.

The Secrets of Rome

The Secrets of Rome
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Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages : 413
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ISBN-10 : 9780847842773
ISBN-13 : 0847842770
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Secrets of Rome by : Corrado Augias

A fascinating history of Rome spanning 27 centuries with tantalizing details for history buffs and travelers to Italy From Italy's popular author Corrado Augias comes the most intriguing exploration of Rome ever to be published. In the mold of his earlier histories of Paris, New York, and London, Augias moves perceptively through twenty-seven centuries of Roman life, shedding new light on a cast of famous, and infamous, historical figures and uncovering secrets and conspiracies that have shaped the city without our ever knowing it. From Rome's origins as Romulus's stomping ground to the dark atmosphere of the Middle Ages; from Caesar's unscrupulousness to Caravaggio's lurid genius; from the notorious Lucrezia Borgia to the seductive Anna Fallarino, the marchioness at the center of one of Rome's most heinous crimes of the post-war period, Augias creates a sweeping account of the passions that have shaped this complex city: at once both a metropolis and a village, where all human sentiment-bravery and cowardice, industriousness and sloth, enterprise and laxity-find their interpreters and stage. If the history of humankind is all passion and uproar, then, as the author notes, "for centuries Rome has been the mirror of this history, reflecting with excruciating accuracy every detail, even those that might cause you to avert your gaze."

Ovid: Ars Amatoria, Book III

Ovid: Ars Amatoria, Book III
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 8
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ISBN-10 : 0521813700
ISBN-13 : 9780521813709
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Ovid: Ars Amatoria, Book III by : Ovid

This is a full-scale commentary devoted to the third book of Ovid's Ars Amatoria. It includes an Introduction, a revision of E. J. Kenney's Oxford text of the book, and detailed line-by-line and section-by-section commentary on the language and ideas of the text. Combining traditional philological scholarship with some of the concerns of more recent critics, both Introduction and commentary place particular emphasis on: the language of the text; the relationship of the book to the didactic, 'erotodidactic' and elegiac traditions; Ovid's usurpation of the lena's traditional role of erotic instructor of women; the poet's handling of the controversial subjects of cosmetics and personal adornment; and the literary and political significances of Ovid's unexpected emphasis in the text of Ars III on restraint and 'moderation'. The book will be of interest to all postgraduates and scholars working on Augustan poetry.

Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome

Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780816074822
ISBN-13 : 0816074828
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by : Lesley Adkins

Describes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, describing travel, trade, language, religion, economy, industry and more, from the days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond.

Love, Eternally

Love, Eternally
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0986193666
ISBN-13 : 9780986193668
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Love, Eternally by : Morgan O'Neill

An ancient curse propels talented flutist Gigi Perrin back to A.D. 408, to the court of the depraved Roman Emperor Honorius and his admirable sister, Princess Galla Placidia. There, Gigi grapples with her disbelief about what has happened, and with the strange, new world of violent politics, social upheaval and barbarians straining at the very gates of an empire. Through it all, she must struggle with her powerful attraction to a pagan senator and military commander, Quintus Magnus, a man exotically different from anyone she has ever known. On the brink of a dark and war-torn age, Gigi joins forces with Magnus, battling to save a princess and her people, and ultimately finding love amid the chaos, before the fall of Rome.

The World of Roman Costume

The World of Roman Costume
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Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 0299138542
ISBN-13 : 9780299138547
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis The World of Roman Costume by : Judith Lynn Sebesta

Thirteen scholarly and well-illustrated essays survey, document and elucidate over a thousand years of Roman garments and accessories, including Etruscan influences, Near Eastern fashions and the transition towards early Christian garb.

Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family

Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 0521599784
ISBN-13 : 9780521599788
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family by : Richard P. Saller

This innovative study of the patriarchy belies the accepted notion of the father figure as tyrannical and exploitative.

Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in the Classical Tradition of the West

Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in the Classical Tradition of the West
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 504
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ISBN-10 : 9781317953371
ISBN-13 : 1317953371
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in the Classical Tradition of the West by : Beerte C. Verstraete

New and surprising insights into homoeroticism of times past In ancient times, the Greek god Eros personified both heterosexual and homosexual attractions. Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in Classical Tradition of the West explores the homosexual side of the vanished civilizations of Greece and Rome, and the resulting influence on the Classical tradition of the West. Respected scholars clearly present evidence that shows the extensive nature of homoeroticism and homosexuality in the Classical world. Iconography such as vase decoration and carved gemstones is presented in photographs, and the text includes an examination of a wide selection of literature of the times with an eye to opening new vistas for future study. Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in Classical Tradition of the West lays to rest the myths generally accepted as truth about Greco-Roman views on homosexuality and brings fresh insights to philological and historical scholarship. This book provides nuanced, humanistic discussions on the common phenomena of same-sex desire. Topics include Greek pederasty and its origins, the Greek female homoeroticism of Sappho, homosexuality in Greek and Roman art and literature, and the emergence of the gay liberation movement with the influence of discussions of Greek and Roman homosexuality in the twentieth century. The text is extensively referenced and includes helpful notation. Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in Classical Tradition of the West provides a comprehensive table of abbreviations, subject index, and index of names and terms. It discusses in detail: the integral role athletic nudity played in athlete-trainer pederasty the central role of pederasty in Greek history, politics, art, literature, and learning tracing the history of the Ganymede myth how the athletic culture of Sparta contributed to the spread of pederasty in Greece homosexuality in Boeotia in contrast to the rest of Greece the homoeroticism of Sappho dispelling generally accepted myths prevalent about Roman sexuality Roman visual representations of homosexuality as evidence of prevailing attitudes homoerotic connotations in literature and philosophy of the Italian Renaissance the effect of German classical philology on gay scholarship English Romantic poets and the importance of male love in their lives the Uranians’ use of allusions and themes from ancient Greece the building of intellectual community through gay print culture—through the use of Greece and Rome as models and more Same-Sex Desire and Love in Greco-Roman Antiquity and in Classical Tradition of the West is essential reading for Classicists, specialists in gender/sexuality studies, humanists interested in the classical tradition in Western culture, psychologists, and other social scientists in human sexuality.

Cupid God of Love

Cupid God of Love
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Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781489694935
ISBN-13 : 1489694935
Rating : 4/5 (35 Downloads)

Synopsis Cupid God of Love by : Teri Temple

Take a journey to ancient Rome and learn about some of the most exciting figures in Roman mythology. Full-color illustrations bring each god or goddess to life while readers discover their characteristics, responsibilities, and tales of triumph and defeat. A detailed family tree at the back of the book helps young readers see the connections and relationships Roman gods and goddesses have with each other, while an introductory chart with phonetic spellings helps readers learn to pronounce the characters’ names. The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome series is sure to inspire both an interest in mythology and a love of reading. Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. Each title in the series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Rome Is Love Spelled Backward

Rome Is Love Spelled Backward
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 349
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ISBN-10 : 9781609092504
ISBN-13 : 1609092503
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Rome Is Love Spelled Backward by : Judith Testa

A celebration of the art, architecture, and timeless human passion of the Eternal City, Rome Is Love Spelled Backward explores Rome's best-known treasures, often revealing secrets overlooked in conventional guidebooks. With the ancient play on "Roma" and "Amor"—ROMAMOR—Testa invites readers to experience the world's long love affair with one of its most beautiful cities.