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Sappho Love and Life on Lesbos

A leading expert in ancient texts embarks on a quest to unravel the secrets surrounding Sappho, a trailblazing female writer from ancient Greece who pioneered a distinctive literary style.

Margaret Mountford, a papyrology expert, uncovers the truth about Sappho, the ancient writer and first authentic woman's voice in Western history. A lost papyrus containing Sappho's songs sends Margaret on an exploration journey, reconstructing the real world of the woman behind the legend.

Info about Sappho Love and Life on Lesbos

Studio(s): Maya Vision International, BBC

Originally Released: United States, May 06, 2015

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary