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From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
Barnstone
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From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
Bartlett'snounUS /ˈbɑːrtləts/
possessive form of “bartlett” — United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
BasedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
believableadjectiveUS /bəˈliːvəbəl/
capable of being believed
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
craftedverbUS /ˈkræftɪd/
past form of “craft” — make by hand and with much skill
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
ForewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
located inward
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
lyricaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪkəl/
suitable for or suggestive of singing
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
MICHENERnounUS /ˈmɪtʃnər/
United States writer of historical novels (1907-1997)
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
POORE
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From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
recreatesverbUS /ˈrekrieɪts/
third-person singular of “recreate” — give new life or energy to
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
unusual or striking
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
reviewersnounUS /riˈvjuːərz/
plural of “reviewer” — someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
Sapphonoun
the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC)
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
Sappho's
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From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
which person or people
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
belonging to which person
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Based on a careful study of ancient Greece and Sappho’s surviving fragments of poetry, Bartlett recreates Sappho in a lyrical account of the life, passion, fears, and faith of this remarkable woman whose intimate journal takes us back to 642 B.C. The book includes a Foreword by the well-known Sappho scholar and translator Willis Barnstone.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JAMES MICHENER, novelist: “I am much taken with Bartlett’s work and commend it highly.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In Sappho’s Journal, the author brings the famous Greek poet Sappho back to life in a finely crafted novel that reveals her sense of beauty, her loves, her reflections, her inner world.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Bartlett’s writing has been praised by many leading authors, reviewers, and critics, among them:
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading CHARLES POORE in The New York Times: “...believable characters who are stirred by intensely personal concerns.”
