Violets are intertwined with the lore of Sappho, the famous poet from Greek antiquity. From her, we get the words “sapphic” and “lesbian,” in reference to her home on the Isle of Lesbos.

From playwright Patrice Danae Bell and director Olivia Ragan, The One With Violets In Her Lap is a full-length play with music based on the poetry of Sappho. The production will be presented at ...

John J. Miller is joined by Jessica Hooten Wilson of Pepperdine University to discuss the poetry of Sappho. John J. Miller brings The Great Books podcast to a close. John J. Miller is joined by ...

Sappho composed 10,000 lines of poetry over her lifetime, amassed at one point into nine books at the Library of Alexandria. Only 650 lines remain, across salvaged stanzas, sentences, and single ...

Violet necklaces have become a sought-after lesbian accessory, ... “Violets became a lesbian symbol because they appear multiple times across Sappho’s poetry, ...

Sappho West End in - Sappho Poet. Lover. Legend. ... THE ONE WITH VIOLETS IN HER LAP to Have World Premiere at The Flea Theater by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024.

Violets are intertwined with the lore of Sappho, the famous poet from Greek antiquity. From her, we get the words “sapphic” and “lesbian,” in reference to her home on the Isle of Lesbos.

LGBTQ communities have historically used the subtle language of flowers, such as lavender and green carnations, to communicate solidarity and belonging.