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The Women Poets of Ancient Greece

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

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Sappho: A Poetic Voice of Women

This chapter explores Sappho's innovative expressions of love and desire, contrasting her perspective with that of Homer. It highlights her portrayal of women, particularly through the lens of Helen of Troy, emphasizing themes of emotional complexity and the resilience of female voices in antiquity.

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