Views of Clytemnestra, Ancient and Modern

by Sally Macewen (Editor)

Six essays by five classicists describing a number of ancient and modern works which have Clytemnestra as a central character. Combines classical philology, modern psychology, feminist theory, and a variety of other critical techniques to analyze old views of Clytemnestra and arrive at new ones ranging from that of a fearful monstrosity to that of a mater dolorosa. Includes many one-of-a-kind museum photos.

Genres: Nonfiction

119 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1990