Sappho
Sappho was an ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos, celebrated for her lyric poetry, much of which focused on love and personal relationships, making her one of the most significant figures in Western literature.
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Sappho is mentioned as another figure in art history who, like Ophelia, is depicted in a tragic light.
Ophelia, die schöne Ertrinkende, als Inspirationsquelle
Switzerland· 2025-10-28
Sappho is regarded as the founder of love poetry and the first feminist school on the island of Lesbos.
Zarathustra. Secolul VII î. H
Romania· 2025-08-19
Sappho is included among the women who were artistically fulfilled and had messy love lives.
‘Our fantasy of love has to do with need and dependency’: Melissa Febos on her year of celibacy | Well actually
United Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Her teaching cannot be completely omitted from schools due to her status as a significant poet.
Βαρβαρότητα κατά τέχνης (επιστολή σ’ έναν βαθιά θρησκευόμενο)
Greece· 2025-03-31
Laura Ilea discusses the influence of Sappho's poetry on her understanding of beauty and freedom.
Ziua mondială a poeziei. Scriitoare române, despre literatura la feminin: „Doar în regimuri nedemocratice femeile nu au glas“Romania· 2025-03-23
Sappho's work is included in the agenda as part of the poetic selections.
un anno di poesia- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-02-09
