After Sappho

"After Sappho" by Selby Wynn Schwartz is a debut novel that reimagines the interconnected lives of trailblazing women at the dawn of the 20th century. Through a series of vivid vignettes, it explores how figures like Rina Faccio, Romaine Brooks, and Virginia Woolf challenged societal norms, pursued creative freedom, and forged their own identities, inspired by the spirit of the ancient Greek poet.
Why You Should Read?
Explores the lives of real historical women who shaped feminism and art.
Delves into themes of creativity, queer identity, and the pursuit of autonomy.
Written in a unique, vignette-style narrative that is both lyrical and thought-provoking.
Celebrates women who redefined their roles and left lasting legacies.