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Title: Sappho : Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1910.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Sappho: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sappho, the legendary ancient Greek poetess, and her relationships with characters such as Phaon and Melitta. This tragedy explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of artistic identity, set against the backdrop of Sappho's triumphs and heartaches. The opening of the play introduces a celebratory atmosphere as Sappho returns to her homeland after winning a poetic competition. The scene is vibrant with her supporters, and she is greeted with love and admiration. Among the characters introduced are her servant Melitta and the handsome Phaon, who captures Sappho's attention. As Sappho's excitement intertwines with hints of jealousy and foreboding, the stage is set for unfolding drama that delves into Sappho's complex emotional landscape and impending conflict with her beloved and among her peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872
Translator: Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962
EBook No.: 71424
Published: Aug 17, 2023
Downloads: 36
Language: Finnish
Subject: Sappho -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sappho : Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1910.
Note: Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Sappho: Viisinäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Franz Grillparzer is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sappho, the legendary ancient Greek poetess, and her relationships with characters such as Phaon and Melitta. This tragedy explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of artistic identity, set against the backdrop of Sappho's triumphs and heartaches. The opening of the play introduces a celebratory atmosphere as Sappho returns to her homeland after winning a poetic competition. The scene is vibrant with her supporters, and she is greeted with love and admiration. Among the characters introduced are her servant Melitta and the handsome Phaon, who captures Sappho's attention. As Sappho's excitement intertwines with hints of jealousy and foreboding, the stage is set for unfolding drama that delves into Sappho's complex emotional landscape and impending conflict with her beloved and among her peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872
Translator: Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962
EBook No.: 71424
Published: Aug 17, 2023
Downloads: 36
Language: Finnish
Subject: Sappho -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.