Vol. 35 No. 2 (2009): XXXV - 2009, fascicolo 2
Articoli

Metrica e destinataria del fr. 96 V. di Saffo

Published 2012-10-03

Keywords

  • Sappho,
  • metrics,
  • stanzas

Abstract

The paper proposes a new metrical arrangement in three-line stanzas: 1. Trochaic penthemimeres + choriamb; 2. Antispastic trimeter; 3. Choriamb + iambic penthemimeres. The poem’s adressee is mentioned at line 4 with the proper name Ἀρίγνωτα:  she is also referred to as παῖ at line 17.