H.D. and Sapphic Modernism 1910–1950

Explore the profound influence of Sappho on H. D.'s work in H.D. and Sapphic Modernism 1910–1950 by Diana Collecott. Published by Cambridge University Press in 1999, this insightful analysis spans 366 pages, offering a radical revision of H. D.'s Hellenism and Imagism. Collecott argues that Sappho's presence in H. D.'s poetry is as pivotal as that of Homer in Ezra Pound's works and Dante in T.S. Eliot's. Delve into the intricate relationship between literature and the sexual politics of the First World War period, and discover how these elements shape the modernist landscape. This hardback edition is a must-have for scholars and enthusiasts of modernist literature and feminist studies. Enhance your understanding of H. D.'s legacy and the enduring impact of Sapphic influences on 20th-century literature.