Ebook: Pandora's Senses: The Feminine Character of the Ancient Text

In this compelling study, Vered Lev Kenaan examines the truly iconic figure of Pandora and her literary heritage in Greek and Latin literature. Pandora's Senses argues that Pandora, entering the world as a radiantly beautiful woman, leaves a decisive mark on ancient poetics. Through a series of readings of Greek and Roman literature, Kenaan reveals the central role played by the image of Pandora in shaping a text's idea, its meaning, and its readership. Through her explorations of the works of Hesiod, Plato, and Ovid, Kenaan compares male-female relationships, writing, and culture, giving us a greater understanding of gender as a critical lens through which to view ancient literature.