Williamson, Margaret

Sappho's Immortal Daughters [Ancient Greek Poetry, Feminist Literary Theory]

Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1998.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 8.75 inches tall; 196 pages with an index.

Williamson examines the cultural and historical contexts in which Sappho's poetry was produced and received, shedding light on the complexities of female authorship in ancient Greece, offering a compelling feminist analysis of Sappho's poetry, exploring how her works have been interpreted and reinterpreted through the lens of gender and sexuality.

The book examines the ways in which Sappho's poetry has been both celebrated and marginalized, analyzing the implications of these interpretations for our understanding of gender and power dynamics in antiquity. Williamson's scholarship provides a nuanced perspective on Sappho's legacy, challenging traditional readings and offering new insights into her enduring influence. [Adapted from Reviews]

Subjects: Sappho, Ancient Greek Poetry, Feminist Literary Theory, Gender and Sexuality in Antiquity, Classical Studies, Gender Studies, Literary Criticism, Ancient Greek Literature.

Item #20347
ISBN: 067478913x

Price: $40.00