Fictions Of Sappho, 1546-1937

Considering Sappho as a creature of translation and interpretation, a figment whose features have changed with social mores and aesthetics, Joan DeJean constructs a fascinating history of the sexual politics of literary reception. The association of Sappho with female homosexuality has made her a particularly compelling and yet problematic subject of literary speculation; and in the responses of different cultures… Read more about this item

University of Chicago Press. Very Good. 1989. Softcover. 0226141365 . Spine sunned. Minor shelfwear. ; Women In Culture And Society; 6 X 1.1 X 9 inches; 402 pages .

Paperback / softback. New. Considering Sappho as a creature of translation and interpretation, a figment whose features have changed with social mores and aesthetics, Joan DeJean constructs a fascinating history of the sexual politics of literary reception. The association of Sappho with female homosexuality has made her a particularly compelling and yet problematic subject of literary speculation; and… Read more about this item

University of Chicago Press, 1989-10-18. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.