The Songs of Bilitis

    The Songs of Bilitis

    By Pierre Louÿs Translated by Alvah C Bessie Illustrated by Willy Pogany

    $15.00

    Publication Date: 21st January 2010

    These passionate verses were published in Paris in 1894 as the lost works of a disciple of Sappho. Between their open celebration of lesbian love and the eventual revelation of their true authorship—the verses actually were written by French novelist and poet Pierre Louÿs—they became a succès de scandale. Although debunked as a work of antiquity, The Songs of Bilitis remains a classic of erotic literature.
    More than 160 sensual illustrations by the famed Hungarian-born American artist Willy Pogány grace the pages of this lovely keepsake edition. Reprinted from a s... Read More
    Formats
    Hardcover
    261 in stock
    These passionate verses were published in Paris in 1894 as the lost works of a disciple of Sappho. Between their open celebration of lesbian love and the eventual revelation of their true authorship—the verses actually were written by French novelist and poet Pierre Louÿs—they became a succès de scandale. Although debunked as a work of antiquity, The Songs of Bilitis remains a classic of erotic literature.
    More than 160 sensual illustrations by the famed Hungarian-born American artist Willy Pogány grace the pages of this lovely keepsake edition. Reprinted from a s... Read More
    Description
    These passionate verses were published in Paris in 1894 as the lost works of a disciple of Sappho. Between their open celebration of lesbian love and the eventual revelation of their true authorship—the verses actually were written by French novelist and poet Pierre Louÿs—they became a succès de scandale. Although debunked as a work of antiquity, The Songs of Bilitis remains a classic of erotic literature.
    More than 160 sensual illustrations by the famed Hungarian-born American artist Willy Pogány grace the pages of this lovely keepsake edition. Reprinted from a sensitive translation of the original French edition by Alvah C. Bessie, it features extensive annotations. Contains adult material.

    Reprint of the Macy-Masius, New York, 1926 edition.
    Details
    • Price: $15.00
    • Pages: 192
    • Publisher: Dover Publications
    • Imprint: Dover Publications
    • Series: Dover Literature: Poetry
    • Publication Date: 21st January 2010
    • Trim Size: 5.37 x 8.5 in
    • ISBN: 9780486477374
    • Format: Hardcover
    • BISACs:
      POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Love & Erotica
    Author Bio
    A member of the French Symbolist movement, Pierre Louÿs (1870-1925) excelled at evoking the style of classical poetry. His erotic verse is much admired for its sensitive portrayal of female sexuality.
    In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pogány served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Oil-Painting Lessons.
    These passionate verses were published in Paris in 1894 as the lost works of a disciple of Sappho. Between their open celebration of lesbian love and the eventual revelation of their true authorship—the verses actually were written by French novelist and poet Pierre Louÿs—they became a succès de scandale. Although debunked as a work of antiquity, The Songs of Bilitis remains a classic of erotic literature.
    More than 160 sensual illustrations by the famed Hungarian-born American artist Willy Pogány grace the pages of this lovely keepsake edition. Reprinted from a sensitive translation of the original French edition by Alvah C. Bessie, it features extensive annotations. Contains adult material.

    Reprint of the Macy-Masius, New York, 1926 edition.
    • Price: $15.00
    • Pages: 192
    • Publisher: Dover Publications
    • Imprint: Dover Publications
    • Series: Dover Literature: Poetry
    • Publication Date: 21st January 2010
    • Trim Size: 5.37 x 8.5 in
    • ISBN: 9780486477374
    • Format: Hardcover
    • BISACs:
      POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Love & Erotica
    A member of the French Symbolist movement, Pierre Louÿs (1870-1925) excelled at evoking the style of classical poetry. His erotic verse is much admired for its sensitive portrayal of female sexuality.
    In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pogány served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Oil-Painting Lessons.