ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

KEN ATCHITY, who fell in love with Sappho

MADELEINE FINDLEY, for her expert guidance

DANA ALBARELLA, who made it happen

DEANE SHAPIRO, for his historical insights

PETER DOYLE, for his critical advice

JEAN SANFORD, for her technical help

PAT CARROLL, for her advocacy of the Muses

REBECCA FREY, for her careful verification

and always BENEDICT, for everything