001 - Introduction and Foreward

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001 - Introduction and Foreward

13 feb 2026 · 6 min. 26 sec.

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Discover the enchanting world of Sappho, one of the few female poets from antiquity, who lived on the picturesque Aeolian islands near Turkey. Once celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome,...

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Discover the enchanting world of Sappho, one of the few female poets from antiquity, who lived on the picturesque Aeolian islands near Turkey. Once celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome, her powerful voice resonates even today, despite the mere fragments of her work that have survived. This captivating collection not only includes translations of these beloved fragments but also features Ovids Sappho to Phaon, a fictional letter that brings to life the deep emotions of Sapphos imagined correspondence with her lover. Join us as we delve into the timeless poetry of a remarkable woman whose words still inspire. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

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