Apollodoros "Against Neaira" [D 59]: Ed. with Introduction, Translation and Commentary by Konstantinos A. Kapparis

by Konstantinos A. Kapparis

Overview

This volume contains an introduction, new edition of the Greek text, English translation, and detailed linguistic and historical commentary of Apollodoros’ speech “Against Neaira” (4th century BC).

The introduction provides a comprehensive account of the historical and legal background, authorship, style, technique, manuscripts and textual tradition of the speech, and a radically new interpretation of the case against Neaira. The edition of the Greek text is based on independent collations of manuscripts written before the 14th century, bringing a new sensitivity to the stylistic preferences of Apollodoros. The commentary contains discussions on textual points, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, style and technique, while the historical notes illustrate the constitutional, legal, social and political background of the speech.

The book is of the highest interest to scholars and students of the Attic Orators, Athenian society, daily life, women and gender relations, law, constitution, institutions, religion and culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110163902
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	05/21/1999
Series:	Untersuchungen zur antiken Literatur und Geschichte , #53
Edition description:	Reprint 2012
Pages:	468
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.04(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

	Introduction
1.	The speech 'Against Neaira' as a source of information
i.	Why is the speech 'Against Neaira' an important source?	1
ii.	Is the speech 'Against Neaira' a reliable source?	2
iii.	Women in the structure of the polis	3
iv.	Courtesans and common prostitutes	4
v.	Concubines and nothoi	8
vi.	Marriage and the family	14
vii.	Women's work and property rights	16
viii.	Emotional communication between men and women	19
ix.	An overall view of Athenian women	20
2.	Athenian citizenship and the Athenian state
i.	Male Athenian citizens	22
ii.	Female Athenian citizens	25
iii.	Athenian citizenship, the law and the family	26
3.	The prosecution and trial of Neaira
i.	The date of the speech	28
ii.	The background of the prosecution of Neaira	29
iii.	The case against Neaira	31
4.	The litigants and their potrayal
i.	External evidence	43
ii.	The characters in the speeches of Apollodoros	45
iii.	The portraits of the protagonists	46
5.	Authorship and style
i.	The debate on the authorship of the speech	48
ii.	Language and style	52
6.	Stichometry and documents	56
7.	Manuscripts and printed editions
i.	The main manuscripts (SFQYRD)	60
ii.	Later Manuscripts	69
iii.	The order of the speech in the manuscripts	73
iv.	Indirect Transmission	74
v.	Printed editions	75
	Greek Text and Translation	81
	Commentary	166
	Abbreviations and Bibliography	439
Index 1	Sources	450
Index 2	Greek	454
Index 3	English	456

Editorial Reviews

"Against Neaira" is a prosecution speech against a prostitute accused of breaching the law against foreigners marrying Athenian citizens, delivered before an Athenian law court around 340 BC. This speech is an important source of information on the position and roles of women in the state and the family. An introduction provides an account of the historical and legal background of the speech and the main lines of argumentation. Translation of the text is presented alongside the Greek. Commentary covers all aspects of the speech, including linguistic analysis, textual variations, and historical, social, and political background. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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