To: Ghost of Philip Marlowe
Her fame is based on the fact that ancient Greek and Roman writers, who did have access to her work, thought she was one of the greatest poets in history.
To: marsh_of_mists
Her fame is based upon the sometimes erotic nature of her poetry, as it appeals to and justifies (in their minds) the natures of some people.
I have read books that purport to recreate her poems from the fragments found, and wonder how much the 'translations' are at best anachronistic recreations of those seeking support and comfort for their own world view.
Would she be as famous if modern feminist liberalism did not rule the roost at the top of the ivory tower?
55 posted on
11/17/2005 12:40:41 PM PST by
Apogee
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