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This latest volume from accomplished literary critic Franco Ferrari offers extraordinary new insight into the life and works of Sappho, one of the most individualistic and evocative poets of antiquity.

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'Ferrari certainly meets the goal set in his preface; the range of readings and suggestions found in this book is truly impressive... recommended reading for all students of Greek lyric poetry.' (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)




Table of Contents


Preface

Translators' Preface

Chapter 1 - Song of the Headband

Chapter 2 - Exile

Chapter 3 - Sappho's School

Chapter 4 - Tales of Abandonment

Chapter 5 - The Rendering of Accounts

Chapter 6 - Contrasts

Chapter 7 - Gorgo

Chapter 8 - Iconography

Chapter 9 - Nocturnal Celebrations

Chapter 10 - Nuptial Songs

Chapter 11 - Contexts

Chapter 12 - The Grove and the Temple

Chapter 13 - To Aphrodite

Chapter 14 - "Pathography" 1:Panic

Chapter 15 - "Pathography" 2:Old Age

Bibliography

Indices


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      Publisher Michigan Classical Press
      Published 31 December 2010
      ISBN-13 9780979971334
      978-0979971334
      ISBN-10 0979971330

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This latest volume from accomplished literary critic Franco Ferrari offers extraordinary new insight into the life and works of Sappho, one of the most individualistic and evocative poets of antiquity.

      Trade Review


      'Ferrari certainly meets the goal set in his preface; the range of readings and suggestions found in this book is truly impressive... recommended reading for all students of Greek lyric poetry.' (Bryn Mawr Classical Review)




      Table of Contents


      Preface

      Translators' Preface

      Chapter 1 - Song of the Headband

      Chapter 2 - Exile

      Chapter 3 - Sappho's School

      Chapter 4 - Tales of Abandonment

      Chapter 5 - The Rendering of Accounts

      Chapter 6 - Contrasts

      Chapter 7 - Gorgo

      Chapter 8 - Iconography

      Chapter 9 - Nocturnal Celebrations

      Chapter 10 - Nuptial Songs

      Chapter 11 - Contexts

      Chapter 12 - The Grove and the Temple

      Chapter 13 - To Aphrodite

      Chapter 14 - "Pathography" 1:Panic

      Chapter 15 - "Pathography" 2:Old Age

      Bibliography

      Indices


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