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Myth and Reality

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About the lecture

In this module, we outline some of the myths surrounding Sappho and think about what we actually know about her, focusing in particular on where and when she lived, her family background, and the possible performance context for her poetry.

About the lecturer

Edith Hall is Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. Her research focuses on ancient Greek literature and cultural history. Some of her major publications include Inventing the Barbarian: Greek Self-Definition through Tragedy (OUP, 1989), Greek Tragedy: Suffering Under the Sun (OUP, 2010), Introducing the Ancient Greeks: From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind (Norton, 2014), and Aristotle's Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life (Penguin, 2020).

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Hall, E. (2018, August 15). Love and Relationships (H408/32) - Myth and Reality [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://massolit.io/options/love-and-relationships-h408-32?auth=0&lesson=1702&option=56&type=lesson

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Hall, E. "Love and Relationships (H408/32) – Myth and Reality ." MASSOLIT, uploaded by MASSOLIT, 15 Aug 2018, https://massolit.io/options/love-and-relationships-h408-32?auth=0&lesson=1702&option=56&type=lesson