The Essay

Greek and Latin Voices

Wednesday 4 June 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Series exploring the work of the ancient Greek lyric poet Sappho.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

3/4. Award-winning Irish poet Eavan Boland recalls her first encounter with Sappho, as a young graduate student at Trinity College Dublin, and how she integrated the persona and poetry of Sappho into her own work.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 16 Jun 08 English Takeaway
• 12 Jun 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 11 Jun 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 10 Jun 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 9 June 2008 Greek and Latin
• 5 June 2008 Sappho Pt 4
• 4 June 2008 Sappho Pt 3
• 3 June 2008 Sappho Pt 2
• 2 June 08 Sappho's Poetry
• 29 May 2008 Long Wave Radio