Sappho's Leap by Erica Jong

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Sappho's Leap
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Updated on 6-30-2008.

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Publisher: New Millennium Audio; Unabridged edition (September 2003)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1590074602

ISBN-13: 978-1590074602

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5 x 2 inches

Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces

From The New Yorker
What if the poet Sappho had paused to tell the story of her life in the moment before her legendary leap from the cliff? It's a neat premise, and the grab bag of brilliant bits that is all we know of Sappho's life might, in defter hands, have been fashioned into shimmering whole cloth. Instead, we get a windy, chaotic tale, which owes more to Bob Guccione's "Caligula" than to classical scholarship (sample chapter headings: "Aesop at the Orgy," "The Binding of the Babe"). Jong can't resist turning Sappho into a sandal-shod Isadora Wing, careering from one rapt, cartoonish embrace to another while occasionally crooning verses that as an imitation of Sappho's ravishing, elusive poetry are hopelessly inadequate.
Copyright © 2005 The New Yorker --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile
In this fictional "memoir", Erica Jong brings the exotic Greek poet Sappho to life. Jong's passionate voice rivals that of Sappho herself. In the telling of the story, Jong also brings a good deal of knowledge of the gods and goddesses worshipped in early Greece. Jong's voice changes as each character contributes his or her part in the telling of Sappho's memoir. Not to be missed by those who have whispered Sappho's poems in moments of desire. R.S.E. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Sappho's Leap: A Novel (Hardcover) Erica Jong, possibly one of the most underestimated writers of today, does herself well with this wonderful work of historical fiction. Her prose is absolutely delightful as is her ability to tell a story. Here Ms. Jong has melded fiction, mysticism, historical fact and speculation into a wonderful tale about a fascinating woman in a fascinating time. She, the author, also gives us a good account of the ancient Gods, and the role they were felt to play in human lives. We have the added bonus of having some of Ms. Jong's translations (there are many many of these out there, and these of Ms. Jong's are as good as any) along with some very nice pieces (poetry) by the author, written in the style of the time. As with any work, there are a couple of questionable lines in the book. I more or less had to agree with another reviewer that the couple of lines discussing dildos may have been a bit over the top, but they certainly do not distract from the work or the story in the least....in my most humble opinion. I would also suggest you follow the authors suggestion that you find and read for yourself some of the great translations of Sappho's wonderful work. Read the story, enjoy it. All in all, I highly recommend. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

Sappho's Leap
Available from Amazon
Price: $0.67
Updated on 6-30-2008.