2002: Angela L. Pitts, Prostitute, muse, lover: the biographical tradition of Sappho in Greek and Roman literature, page 221, footnote № 477 (University of Wisconsin–Madison)
Halperin (1997). In this respect, the ancient Greek sources also testify to a striking difference between the ancient and modern constructions of female homoeroticism, and indeed between 5th and 4th c. Greek and Roman imperial constructions. However, in his otherwise excellent essay, he moves from a fascinating discussion of pederasty and philerasty in Plato’s speech of Aristophanes in the Symposium to a mid-5th century C E Latin adaption of the African writer Caelius Aurelianus’ work on diseases […]
Something in the manner you say “I’m old…” Intends to stress “…for you.” To say the least, Quarter-life revolutions Have waged aging wars On my body. The fruit swells – it is perfect for the picking. My experiences declare I can make a home, I can make money, I can make any man happy. Then again, your smile of disdain Has a way of saying Your body has greatly survived Countless battles against the elements of time, It takes a while before the bitter fruit Becomes ripe and, Compared to you – a man Wise to the ways of the world – I’m but a schoolgirl Whose giggling innocence No put-on grace can belie.
