{"product_id":"the-songs-of-bilitis-erotic-poetry-in-the-ancient-greek-form-depicting-lesbianism-and-illustrated-in-neoclassical-art-deco-style-paperback","title":"The Songs of Bilitis: Erotic Poetry in the Ancient Greek Form, Depicting Lesbianism and Illustrated in Neoclassical Art Deco Style - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePierre Louÿs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlvah C. Bessie\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eWilly Pogany\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst presented as miraculously rediscovered Greek erotic poetry, the \u003cem\u003eSongs of Bilitis \u003c\/em\u003ewere infact the work of French author Pierre Louÿs - nevertheless, they were acclaimed for their sensual style and beauty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frank depictions of lesbianism in the context of classical Greece were a marriage of two trends popular in late 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century France. Homosexuality in literature was a novel subject hitherto considered tantalizing and taboo, while the artistic and aesthetic culture of antiquity received homage from several realms of creativity. Louÿs offers a frank presentation of a lesbian couple in Greece, embarking on a journey of sexual discovery and enjoyment tempered by the traumatic experiences of Bilitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her sexuality, Bilitis is shown to mature emotionally, her lesbianism proving a catalyst for physical and mental change. The transience of love and sexual experience, the wisdom gained from her indulgence, and the emotive depth of passion, longing and eventual estrangement construct the essence of Louÿs' personal, expressive growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular with audiences and the lesbian community for decades, this 1926 English edition of the \u003cem\u003eSongs of Bilitis\u003c\/em\u003e contains 30 illustrations by Willy Pogany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51789776584992,"sku":"9781789872415","price":14.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/578b0502a9e52db7a39f01e40c3895a8.webp?v=1780668665","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-songs-of-bilitis-erotic-poetry-in-the-ancient-greek-form-depicting-lesbianism-and-illustrated-in-neoclassical-art-deco-style-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}