
Sappho
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
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Exploring the Legacy of Sappho and the Limitations of Translation
This chapter delves into the relationship between audience imagination and storytelling, focusing on classic works like Medea and Sappho. It critiques past translations of Sappho's poetry that overlook her identity and examines the depth of her representation and the relevance of her love narratives today.
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