Sappho

Sap·pho  (sf) fl. c. 600 b.c.

Greek lyric poet considered one of the greatest poets of antiquity although only fragments of her romantic lyrics survive.

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Sappho [ˈsæfəʊ]

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(Biographies / Sappho (6th century bc-6th century bc) F, Greek, WRITING: poet) 6th century bc, Greek lyric poetess of Lesbos

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Sappho - the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC)