A comparison between Sappho fragment 17 V., the Brothers Poem, and other family poems suggests that fragment 17 is concerned with the poet’s brother, especially since this song addresses difficulties involved in plotting a course across the sea. The analysis of family and sacral poems in addition provides context for reflections about “pragmatic” approaches to archaic Greek poetry in general and Sappho’s audience in particular.
Sappho Fragment 17: Wishing Charaxos a Safe Trip?
CACIAGLI, STEFANO
2016
Abstract
A comparison between Sappho fragment 17 V., the Brothers Poem, and other family poems suggests that fragment 17 is concerned with the poet’s brother, especially since this song addresses difficulties involved in plotting a course across the sea. The analysis of family and sacral poems in addition provides context for reflections about “pragmatic” approaches to archaic Greek poetry in general and Sappho’s audience in particular.File in questo prodotto:
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