
Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs unheard for 1700 years sends Margaret on a journey to discover the truth about Sappho. Was she indeed the first lesbian, a priestess, sex worker, a stern schoolmistress or an aristocratic lady of leisure as readers over the centuries have variously alleged? We ask how each generation’s view of the archetypal liberated woman of letters tells us as much about us and our fears as it does about her.
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Papyrology expert Margaret Mountford goes in search of the truth behind the legend of Sappho, the most controversial writer of the ancient world and the first authentic woman’s voice in Western history. The mysterious discovery of a lost papyrus containing the words to songs ...
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos (2015) was directed by Jack Macinnes. The film is a Documentary production with a runtime of 1h 0m, rated 8.0/10.
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos runs 1h 0m (60 minutes total). Audience rating: 8.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Documentary.
Sappho: Love and Life on Lesbos is rated 8.0/10 by 1 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Documentary fans.