Scientific Books

Οι "αθυρόστομες" παροιμίες της Διαλεχτής Ζευγώλη - Γλέζου από την Απείρανθο της Νάξου: Κριτική έκδοση, Thoughts on "profanity," female sexuality, love, and "male dominance" in "traditional" Greek society

Author: Manolis Sergis

This work complements the "classic" work of the late Dialectist Zefgoli-Glezou "Proverbs from Apeiranthos of Naxos". It is the publication of 39 "rude" proverbial texts, which the aforementioned...

This work complements the "classic" work of the late Dialectist Zefgoli-Glezou "Proverbs from Apeiranthos of Naxos". It is the publication of 39 "rude" proverbial texts, which the aforementioned collector had sent to the Editorial Center of the Historical Dictionary of the Academy of Athens. The author analyzes each "proverb" its imaginary state and its...

See full description See full description

Top specs

See all
  • Language Greek
  • Number of pages Number of pages 166
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2019
  • Publisher Publisher Stamoulis Ant.

Learn more about invoicing

Description & Specifications

This work complements the "classic" work of the late Dialectist Zefgoli-Glezou "Proverbs from Apeiranthos of Naxos". It is the publication of 39 "rude" proverbial texts, which the aforementioned collector had sent to the Editorial Center of the Historical Dictionary of the Academy of Athens. The author analyzes each "proverb" its imaginary state and its "structural materials", such as the inherent metaphor or metonymy between the imaginary state and the social context it refers to. Although the work analyzes the "indecent" proverbial speech as a text, its significance depends on the function it serves in specific contexts and is variable, as it fulfills specific purposes. In the Second Chapter, he applies some of the proposals made during the study of the proverb and makes observations on the specific "indecent proverbs". In the Third Chapter, he presents his views on issues related to Greek folk "traditional rudeness", sexuality, and the romantic relationships of both genders and "male dominance", all seen through the lens of pre-industrial society. The re-negotiation of dominant interpretations demonstrates that "traditional" female identity has a more complex history and argues that female identity and sexuality, as well as "male dominance," are interpreted by feminist discourse in terms of modern times...

Manufacturer

Author
Manolis Sergis
Publisher
Stamoulis Ant.
Type
Sociology, Folklore, Woman
Language
Greek
Subtitle
Thoughts on "profanity," female sexuality, love, and "male dominance" in "traditional" Greek society
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
166
Release Date
02/09/2019
Publication Date
2019
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9786185306724

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

10,78 €
14,00 €   shipping cost