This is the first book to examine Sappho's poetry through the lens of lesbian desire. Snyder provides close readings of the surviving examples of Sappho's poetry, occasionally presenting comparative material from other ancient Greek poets. The original Greek text is included in an appendix.
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This is the first book to examine Sappho's poetry through the lens of lesbian desire. Snyder provides close readings of the surviving examples of Sappho's poetry, occasionally presenting comparative material from other ancient Greek poets. The original Greek text is included in an appendix.
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Good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. Could have library markings. Ships promptly!
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Good Condition. Minor shelf-wear only, otherwise in very good used condition. Text unmarked and uncreased. Bindings and spine firm. Publisher's note: Sappho of Lesbos lived and wrote poetry some twenty-six centuries ago, but hers remains a persistent and effective voice for the expression of a woman's desire for a woman. Lesbian Desire in the Lyrics of Sappho is the first book to examine Sappho's poetry through the lens of lesbian desire, focusing on the active female gaze in the texts and the narrative voice-one that describes female experience and desires as primary, not secondary to the dominant (male) culture xi, 261 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Poetry; Sappho; Love poetry, Greek; Women and literature; Desire in literature; Lesbians in literature; Greece--Lesbos (Municipality); ISBN: 0231099959. ISBN/EAN: 9780231099950. Add. Inventory No: 231030HAAD01009.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0231099940. Spine reinforced with clear tape. Scholar's name to ffep (Bonnie Maclachlan [née Ward]). Minor shelfwear to DJ.; Between Men-Between Women: Lesbian And Gay Studies; 6.38 X 0.97 X 9.5 inches; 261 pages.
