The Brothel of Pompeii

Sex, Class, and Gender at the Margins of Roman Society

Sarah Levin-Richardson (University of Washington)

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English

Cambridge University Press
23 May 2019

History of art: ancient & classical art; History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Classical history & classical civilisation; Archaeology; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology

In this book, Sarah Levin-Richardson offers the first authoritative examination of Pompeii's purpose-built brothel, the only verifiable brothel from Greco-Roman antiquity. Taking readers on a tour of all of the structure's evidence, including the rarely seen upper floor, she illuminates the subculture housed within its walls. Here, prostitutes could flout the norms of society and proclaim themselves sexual subjects and agents, while servile clients were allowed to act as 'real men'. Prostitutes and clients also exchanged gifts, greetings, jokes, taunts, and praise. Written in a clear, engaging style, and accompanied by an ample illustration program and translations of humorous and haunting graffiti, Levin-Richardson's book will become a new touchstone for those interested in the history of women, slavery, and prostitution in the classical world.

By: Sarah Levin-Richardson (University of Washington)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9781108496872
ISBN 10: 1108496873
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 23 May 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: 1. Architecture; 2. Material finds; 3. Graffiti; 4. Frescoes; 5. Upper floor; Part II: 6. Male clients; 7. Female prostitutes; 8. Male prostitutes.

Sarah Levin-Richardson is Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Washington. Her research has been supported by fellowships from the American Academy in Rome and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Her co-written article 'Lusty Ladies in the Roman Imaginary' received the Barbara McManus Award for Best Published Paper from the Women's Classical Caucus in 2017.

Reviews for The Brothel of Pompeii: Sex, Class, and Gender at the Margins of Roman Society

'... richly illustrated (and) accompanied by thoughtful analysis.' Sarah E. Bond, History Today '... richly illustrated (and) accompanied by thoughtful analysis.' Sarah E. Bond, History Today