FAQ About Sappho of Lesbos
What does the term 'Sapphic meter' mean?
'Sapphic meter' refers to a specific poetic meter named after Sappho, who frequently used it in her poetry. It consists of four lines, the first three being eleven syllables each with a pattern of stresses, and the fourth line having five syllables. This metrical form was used by Sappho to convey the lyrical and musical qualities of her poetry, and it has been adopted by various poets over subsequent centuries.
