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Traffic in Women: Poetry from Women of Classical Mythology
Traffic in Women Poetry from Women of Classical Mythology Author:Janet Lowery Janet Lowery gives voice to the most famous female characters in classical mythology, those who are most familiar with the sufferings and triumphs of women. With wit and passion, these characters come to life in the 'eternal present' to expose the exploitation of women throughout the ages. These characters--from Persephone to Medea, Laodamia to ... more »Dike, to name a few--tell their stories with a present day resonance that acknowledges the timelessness of women's triumphs and tribulations, while paying tribute to the strength and courage of women who survive and overcome adversity through forthright pronouncement, speaking their own truths. The poems range from the narrative to the lyrical to the descriptive.« less