Lesbos: The Pagan Island
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A vivid work of travel writing and personal memoir, Lesbos: The Pagan Island chronicles Australian author Betty Roland's journey to the Greek island of Lesbos, painting an intimate portrait of its landscape, people, and ancient heritage. Written with warmth and a keen observational eye, Roland details the rhythms of island life, weaving together history, mythology, and her own experiences as a foreign woman navigating a deeply traditional Mediterranean culture. The narrative uncovers the island's rich classical past — its associations with the poet Sappho and the pagan traditions that linger in its customs and character — while grounding these discoveries in vivid, personal encounters. Roland's prose is both lyrical and candid, capturing the sensory beauty of the Aegean world alongside the social realities of mid-twentieth-century Greek life. The result is an evocative and deeply human account that illustrates why Lesbos has long captivated the imagination of travelers, poets, and historians alike.
Author: Betty Roland
Format: Hardback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A vivid work of travel writing and personal memoir, Lesbos: The Pagan Island chronicles Australian author Betty Roland's journey to the Greek island of Lesbos, painting an intimate portrait of its landscape, people, and ancient heritage. Written with warmth and a keen observational eye, Roland details the rhythms of island life, weaving together history, mythology, and her own experiences as a foreign woman navigating a deeply traditional Mediterranean culture. The narrative uncovers the island's rich classical past — its associations with the poet Sappho and the pagan traditions that linger in its customs and character — while grounding these discoveries in vivid, personal encounters. Roland's prose is both lyrical and candid, capturing the sensory beauty of the Aegean world alongside the social realities of mid-twentieth-century Greek life. The result is an evocative and deeply human account that illustrates why Lesbos has long captivated the imagination of travelers, poets, and historians alike.