poets, greek

Readers will benefit from an understanding of how an environment of political turmoil bred a new, more inclusive system of law when what existed wasn't working for the people, while eye-catching call-outs offer insights that position historical background in the present.

Examines the different theories of who Homer was, disussing the poems that were written, statues that were built and whether or not Homer was a real person or actually a legend.

Introduces what is known about Sappho's life, reveals the changing views people have had about her, surveys the condition of women in ancient Greece, discusses the "Hymn to Aphrodite," her love poetry, and other themes in her work, and describes her influence on some twentieth-century women poets.

Text and accompanying photographs present the biography of Sappho of Lesbos--a woman whose passionate voice moved some readers as much as it disturbed some others. Her unapologetic representation of lesbian desire has resulted in her having one of the most disparate reputations of any writer.

Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.