Lesbian Desire in the Lyrics of Sappho
Author | : Jane McIntosh Snyder |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0231099940 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780231099943 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Download or read book Lesbian Desire in the Lyrics of Sappho written by Jane McIntosh Snyder and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to examine Sappho's poetry through the lens of lesbian desire. Snyder provides close readings of the surviving examples of Sappho's poetry, occasionally presenting comparative material from other ancient Greek poets. The original Greek text is included in an appendix.