Sappho
Sappho
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Brief
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Poem • Nonfiction
Ancient Greece
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Sappho by Sappho is a collection featuring the poetry and fragments attributed to Sappho, an ancient Greek poet. The text showcases the personal experiences, emotions, and insights of a person known for lyrical mastery, with themes of love, longing, and the beauty of nature woven throughout the works.
Emotional
Romantic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sappho by Sappho garners praise for its lyrical beauty and historical significance, offering a glimpse into ancient Greek lyric poetry. Readers admire the emotional depth and timeless themes of love and longing. However, some note the fragmented nature of the surviving texts as a limitation to full appreciation. Overall, it remains a poignant literary treasure.
Who Should Read Sappho?
A reader who enjoys Sappho by Sappho likely cherishes lyrical poetry, appreciates ancient Greek literature, and values fragmented yet profound emotional expression. Fans of The Iliad by Homer or The Aeneid by Virgil would find it similarly enriching.
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Poem • Nonfiction
Ancient Greece
1999
Adult
18+ years
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