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Who was Sappho?
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Sappho was an ancient Greek poetess from the island of Lesbos, renowned for her lyric poetry.
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In which century did Sappho live and write?
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Sappho lived and wrote in the 7th century BCE.
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What type of poetry is Sappho best known for?
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Sappho is best known for her lyric poetry, which often focused on personal themes and emotions.
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Where was Sappho born?
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Sappho was born on the Greek island of Lesbos.
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What is a common theme in Sappho's poetry?
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A common theme in Sappho's poetry is love and passion.
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In what language did Sappho write her poetry?
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Sappho wrote her poetry in an ancient Greek dialect known as Aeolic Greek.
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What innovative instrument is Sappho reputed to have used in her performances?
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Sappho is reputed to have innovatively used the lyre in her performances.
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Which ancient philosopher admired Sappho and often mentioned her works?
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Plato admired Sappho and is said to have referred to her as the tenth Muse.
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How much of Sappho's poetry survives today?
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Only fragments and a few complete poems of Sappho's work survive today.
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What distinguishes Sappho’s poetry stylistically from other Greek poets?
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Sappho's poetry is distinguished by its intense emotion and focus on personal themes, differing from the more epic and heroic themes of other Greek poets.
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Sappho's poetry often described the beauty of which gender?
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Sappho's poetry often described the beauty of women.
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Why is Sappho considered an important figure in literature?
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Sappho is considered an important figure due to her contributions to early lyric poetry and her influential expressions of personal emotion.
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What influence did Sappho have on later literature?
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Sappho influenced later literature by providing a model for lyric poetry focused on personal experience and emotion.
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How was Sappho's work preserved through history?
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Sappho's work was preserved through fragments quoted in other texts and through papyrus finds.
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What personal experience is frequently addressed in Sappho's poetry?
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Sappho's poetry often addresses personal experiences of love and longing.
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