Sappho: In the Added Light of the New Fragments Being a Paper Read Before the Classical Society of Price College, 22nd February 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

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9781331517290: Sappho: In the Added Light of the New Fragments Being a Paper Read Before the Classical Society of Price College, 22nd February 1912 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 133151729X ISBN 13 : 9781331517290

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Discover Sappho in new light with restored fragments and fresh context.

This scholarly yet readable work examines recently uncovered pieces, showing how Sappho’s life, school, and songs come alive again. It blends translation, paleography, and literary insight to illuminate the poet’s world from exile to performance.

This edition invites readers to weigh fragmentary evidence, explore her social circles, and understand how ancient scholars and modern editors rebuild a voice from the past. It foregrounds the challenges and rewards of restoring ancient poetry while staying grounded in the texts themselves.

Learn how new fragments change our sense of Sappho’s life, work, and influence
See how editors piece together lyrics, school scenes, and wedding songs
Explore the connections between history, culture, and lyric poetry in ancient Greece
Get a window into the craft of translating and restoring fragmented poetry

Ideal for readers of classical literature and fans of Sappho who want a clearer view of her world through newly recovered material.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133151729X
ISBN 13: 9781331517290
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 37
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Sappho (Classic Reprint)

J. M. Edmonds

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an illuminating exploration of the life, work, and lasting impact of the renowned Greek poet Sappho, the revered foremother of Western lyric poetry. Drawing upon a diverse array of sources, including newly discovered fragments of her poetry, the author reconstructs the story of Sappho's life against the backdrop of her time. The book delves into the intricacies of her work, examining the themes of love, beauty, and heartache that run through her verses. By placing Sappho in the context of her era and tracing the influence of her poetry on later generations, this book illuminates her enduring legacy as a literary genius. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331517290_0

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