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Sappho’s Gymnasium presents a series of fragmented lyrical poems crafted in an experimental mode that echoes music and choreography. The work honors the physical splendor of both the body and the poem, creating space and resonance through its form. The new edition expands the original collection with several additional poetic sequences and a comprehensive extended essay, offering readers deeper insight into the creative process and thematic concerns of the author.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Olga Broumas
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