Psappha: A Novel of Sappho

By Peggy Ullman Bell

In this superb page-turner reminiscent of the great Mary renault, Peggy Ullman bell brings tolife one of the most exciting and fascinating figures of the ancent world, Sappho, "the Poetess." A woman... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970127499
• ISBN13: 9780970127495
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Upstart Pub
• Length: 181 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Psappha - A Living Historical Novel

Peggy Ullman Bell's impeccable and devoted research into the life of Sappho brings the reader directly into the presence of this universally renowned poetess and the culture of her times. This novel has been written with tenderness as well as a fiery passion that keeps the reader entranced to the very last word.

A Bible of Sorts

I refer to Ms.Bell's "Psappha" as a 'Bible' because it lives on my nightstand. After two readings, I still thumb through it to find favorite paragraphs of insightful beauty. As a writer myself, I am envious her apparent ease with descriptive words, so pleasant in themselves I often re-read whole sections of this book for the sheer pleasure of the visual impact.This is a terrific book!

Wonderful First Novel...

Beautifully written in the classical style, this historical novel of the young Sappho is a delight to read. Ms. Bell has been compared to the great Mary Renault, and this comparison is truly accurate. In Psappha, the reader sees, hears, feels the beauty of the Poetess of Lesbos, about whom so little is known. The reader can see the courtyard, see the students, hear the teaching, and sit in quiet awe at the feet of Sappho. A first effort by this author, one can certainly hope for more in the near future. A wonderful book, one to read again and again.Sandra House, Word House Unlimited.

Psappha, a Beautiful Book about a Beautiful Woman

This wonderfully descriptive book, about an an influential woman, transports one to the time and place depicted. I felt like I was one of Psappha's best friends, allowed to be included in her life, her hopes, and her dreams. Peggy Ullman Bell brings a legend to life in such a way as to involve the reader in the events, feelings and emotions that played such a huge part in the very beginnings of the Women's movement. A tremendous accomplishment has been achieved; this is a book I'll treasure forever!

At Long Last, a Real Psappha........

Finally! I didn't need to dredge through innuendos, fragments and 'assumed knowledge' about the great poetess! Ms. Bell has given us all a very real and warm Woman to lend deeper meaning to Psappha's history. The historical and social detailing that obviously went into this book are truly helpful to those of us wanting a setting to try and understand the emotional and sensual growing pains of an artist so central to Art history and Womens' history in particular. Thanks to Ms. Bell, we now have it.