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Though little of her poetry survived the Middle Ages, archaeological excavation has recovered numerous fragments. After her death she became a figure of legend and, in the Hellenistic period (323–146 BCE), was canonized as one of the nine lyric poets worthy of study. Though a poet of considerable range, she is best known for amatory poems focusing on adolescent females. A native of the island of Lesbos, she resided in its largest city, Mytilene. SAPPHO was born after 630 BCE and died around 570.

Sappho stung with love