Sappho of Lesbos: The Poetic Island of Women

The Alfredo Kraus Auditorium presents Sappho of Lesbos: The Poetic Island of Women, the third installment of Classics with Humor, a series of engaging talks about the Greco-Roman world delivered with a humorous twist. Hosted by comedian and Latin professor Francisco Santana Santos, this session will explore the figure of Sappho of Lesbos, the most renowned poet of the Archaic period. Her work and legacy have transcended centuries, and her name gave rise to the term sapphism, associated with lesbianism and female bisexuality. An event that blends history, literature, and humor to bring classical thought closer to all audiences.