Victorian Sappho

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The book explores the legacy of Sappho, the ancient Greek poet, focusing on her fragmented works and their influence on Victorian literature. It examines how the Victorian era shaped the perception of Sappho as an archetypal female poet, highlighting the reconstruction of her fragments during this time. Yopie Prins posits that the Victorian period was pivotal in transforming Sappho into a cultural icon, suggesting that our contemporary understanding of her is largely a product of Victorian poetic ideals.