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Corinna

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Poet

The Resume

    Born in Tanagra, Greece
    Lived in the 5th or 4th century BC
    Also known as Korinna
    Known for her lyric poetry, including ‘The Daughters of Minyas’ and ‘The Shuttle Maidens’

Why she might be annoying:

    Her nickname was ‘The Fly.’
    Her hometown was known for its fighting roosters.
    Only fragments of her poetry survive.
    She is sometimes dismissed as an unsophisticated folk poet.
    Her student Pindar came to surpass her in fame and reputation.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She used simple, vernacular language and focused on local legends.
    She is one of few female classical writers whose work survived.
    Critics sniped she was popular mainly because she was beautiful.
    She may have written specialized work for a women-only audience.
    She beat Pindar five times in poetry competitions.

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 72 Votes: 40.28% Annoying