
Regarding Penelope
by Nancy Felson
Title:
Regarding Penelope
Author:
Nancy Felson
Series (if any):
Hellenic Studies Series
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
276 pages, 5 illus.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press
ISBN-13:
9780674296077
EAN:
9780674296077
Publication Date:
03/06/2025
Classifications:
Ancient, classical and medieval texts
Weight (g):
498
Dimensions (mm):
228 x 153 x 17
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
In this updated and expanded second edition of Regarding Penelope, Nancy Felson explores the relationship between Homer’s construction of Penelope and his more general approach to poetic production and reception. Felson considers Penelope as an object of male gazes and as a subject acting from her own desire.














