Sappho, the great ancient Greek Poetess, was considered equal to Homer. Living in the 7th BCE, her work was renowned and beloved... but over time her poetry has been lost. Today almost none of it has survived... that is, until a new discovery was found! Learn the true story of Sappho's life, loss and the remarkable rediscovery of her poetry in Sappho: the Lost Poetess.Children and adults alike will love this beautifully illustrated story of the great poetess. Including actual lines of her remaining poetry, readers will enjoy learning about this ancient time period, the talented poetess as well as her unique poetic style. Sappho: the Lost Poetess includes a historical appendix allowing teachers, parents, and interested students to learn even more about Sappho, her poetry, and the ancient world.
Sappho, the great ancient Greek Poetess, was considered equal to Homer. Living in the 7th BCE, her work was renowned and beloved... but over time her poetry has been lost. Today almost none of it has survived... that is, until a new discovery was found! Learn the true story of Sappho's life, loss and the remarkable rediscovery of her poetry in Sappho: the Lost Poetess.Children and adults alike will love this beautifully illustrated story of the great poetess. Including actual lines of her remaining poetry, readers will enjoy learning about this ancient time period, the talented poetess as well as her unique poetic style. Sappho: the Lost Poetess includes a historical appendix allowing teachers, parents, and interested students to learn even more about Sappho, her poetry, and the ancient world.
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