FERRARI Gloria, "Figures of Speech: Men and Maidens in Ancient Greece", The University Chicago Press, Chicago & London, 2002. 1st edition, in 8vo, p. viii+352, with bibliography, index and numerous (149) B/W images. A thorough and exploratory essay on the prevailing contemporary views of gender and sexuality in ancient Greece. Ferrari [presents] a detailed and serious study of the science of communication as applied to the visual representation of the masculine and feminine. In doing so, she makes a valuable contribution not only to gender studies, but also to art history as well. Hardback, with publishers illustrated dust jacket, LIKE NEW overall.