Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. ... Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. We see this association of a new society in Sappho's lyrical poetry, which focuses on the content of every word. ... Homer is an example of an author who is emerging from an oral tradition, while Sappho and Sophocles show movements toward further literacy. ...

• Word Count: 1357
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Later authors like Sappho and Sophocles build on these literary devices in a blending of oral and literate cultures. ... Through Sappho and Sophocles we begin to see movement through orality and an approach towards a more literate society. We see this association of a new society in Sappho's lyrical poetry, which focuses on the content of every word. ... Homer is an example of an author who is emerging from an oral tradition, while Sappho and Sophocles show movements toward further literacy. ...

• Word Count: 1392
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate