by Deborah Kamen (Author)

Delivered sometime in the late 340s BCE, Against Neaira traces Neaira's life from her youth as a sex worker and argues that her children with an Athenian citizen man are illegitimate. The speech is highly revealing of Athenian society, citizenship, religion, women, and law. Its Greek is straightforward and enjoyable to read, making it an ideal text for classroom use or private study.