The songs of Bilitis: Translated from the Greek: A new rendering in English with notes and comment: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The songs of Bilitis: Translated from the Greek: A new rendering in English with notes and comment is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Louÿs, Pierre (1870–1925). The listed translation credits are Buck, Mitchell S. (Mitchell Starrett) (1887–1959).
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"The Songs of Bilitis: Translated from the Greek" by Pierre Louÿs is a collection of erotic poetry published in 1894. Louÿs presented these lesbian love poems as ancient Greek works by Bilitis, a courtesan and contemporary of Sappho, complete with fabricated scholarly apparatus including a fictional archaeologist's discovery. The pseudotranslation initially deceived experts before being exposed as Louÿs's original creation. The poems trace three phases of life—from childhood innocence through passionate same-sex love to melancholy reflection—blending sensuality with classical style while openly celebrating lesbian sexuality.
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- Title: The songs of Bilitis: Translated from the Greek: A new rendering in English with notes and comment
- Author credits: Louÿs, Pierre (1870–1925)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Buck, Mitchell S. (Mitchell Starrett) (1887–1959)
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- French poetry -- Translations into English
- Lesbians -- Poetry
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Poetry
- Category: Sexuality & Erotica
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