Phaon And Sappho: A Play, With Selection Of Poems (1891)

By J D Hosken

Book Overview

""Phaon and Sappho: A Play, with Selection of Poems"" is a literary work by James Dryden Hosken, published in 1891. The book is a play that tells the story of the ancient Greek poet Sappho and her lover Phaon. It is a tragic love story that explores themes of passion, desire, and the power of love. The play is accompanied by a selection of poems by Sappho, which are translated into English. These poems offer readers a glimpse into the world of ancient Greek poetry and provide a deeper understanding of Sappho's work. Overall, ""Phaon and Sappho: A Play, with Selection of Poems"" is a compelling literary work that combines drama and poetry to tell a timeless tale of love and loss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104456990
• ISBN13: 9781104456993
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"