Sappho And Phao

Sappho And Phao: A Tragedy is a play written by Percy MacKaye and published in 1907. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows the tragic love story of Sappho, a Greek poetess, and Phao, a sailor. The play is divided into several parts, including a prologue, induction, prelude, interludes, and epilogue. The prologue sets the stage for the play and introduces the characters, while the induction and prelude provide background information on the setting and the characters' motivations. The interludes serve as breaks between the acts and allow the audience to reflect on the events that have taken place. The epilogue brings the play to a close and provides a sense of closure for the audience. Throughout the play, MacKaye explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and the power of art. The play is notable for its use of poetic language and its portrayal of Sappho as a strong and independent woman. Overall, Sappho And Phao: A Tragedy is a classic Greek tragedy that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.