The Nurse in Greek Life by Sister Mary Rosaria
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"The Nurse in Greek Life" by Sister Mary Rosaria is a scholarly dissertation written in the early 20th century. This work examines the pivotal role of nurses in ancient Greek society from various perspectives, focusing primarily on their social status, duties, and portrayals in classical literature. It explores the complexities of a nurse's influence within the family structure and the broader societal implications of their position. The opening of the dissertation sets
the tone for a comprehensive analysis of the nurse's significance in Greek culture. Sister Mary Rosaria outlines her aim to investigate the representation of nurses in classical literature and art, emphasizing their contributions to child-rearing and familial duties. The subsequent discussion revolves around the terminology used to describe nurses, the social hierarchy associated with the role, and their multifaceted responsibilities within Greek households, such as caring for children and managing domestic tasks. This foundational context prepares the reader for a deeper exploration into how nurses were viewed in both literature and daily life, suggesting a rich interplay between societal roles and cultural values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mary Rosaria, Sister, 1880- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17021807 |
| Title | The Nurse in Greek Life |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Thesis (Ph. D.) |
| Subject | Nurses |
| Subject | Greek literature -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64215 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64215-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 564 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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