Page duBois

Sappho (Understanding Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781784533618
author:: Page duBois
format:: Paperback
publisher:: I.B.Tauris
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, Literary Theory & Movements
Condition:: New
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Sappho: A Poet's Enigmatic Legacy The historical poet Sappho remains shrouded in mystery, despite her significant impact on literature. Page DuBois sheds new light on the poet's life and works, revealing that much of what we know is based on incomplete records and speculation. DuBois offers nuanced readings of Sappho's remarkable verse, drawn from an archaic Aeolic dialect, which showcases the poet's sharp images and rhythmic melody. The book also explores the discovery of a new verse fragment in 2004 and Sappho's influence on later writers and artists, including Catullus, Horace, and Ovid. By examining Sappho's poetry and reception, DuBois provides a fresh understanding of this enigmatic figure, one that highlights the enduring value of her work.

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