"The Songs of Bilitis" is a collection of poems attributed to the ancient Greek poetess Bilitis, who is said to have lived on the island of Lesbos. The work was published in 1894 by the French poet Pierre Louÿs, who created the poems as a fictional homage to the lost works of Bilitis, exploring themes of love, desire, and nature. The poems are written in a lyrical style and reflect the beauty and complexity of human emotions. They are often noted for their sensual imagery and connection to the Hellenistic period, celebrating the experiences of women in a male-dominated society.