Publisher's Synopsis
This English translation and full-scale commentary is of the work of a major Greek prose author. Xenophon's "Oeconomicus" discusses the economics of running a household in ancient Athens. It is one of the richest primary sources for our understanding of the everyday life and socio-economic history of Greece. It is also one of the very few contemporary writings to discuss the position of both women and slaves in antiquity.;For anyone studying the role of either of these, and the civilization of ancient Athens, this commentary will provide a guide to other source material. It includes the original text, a translation, a comprehensive introduction and detailed commentary on every aspect of interest raised by the work. Sarah B. Pomeroy is the author of "Goddesses, Whores, Wives and Slaves: Women in Classical Antiquity" and "Women's Choices: An Introduction to Women's Studies", and the editor of "Women's History and Ancient History".
