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'The popularity of Dog Songs feels as inevitable and welcome as a wagging tail upon homecoming' Boston Globe In Dog Songs, Mary Oliver celebrates the special bond between human and dog, as understood through her connection to the dogs who across the years accompanied her on her daily walks, warmed her home and inspired her work. The poems in Dog...

Discover Dante's original Inferno - the inspiration for Dan Brown's new novel - in this modern and acclaimed Penguin translation. Describing Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide, Inferno depicts a cruel underworld in which desperate figures are condemned to eternal damnation for committing one or more of the seven deadly sins. As he descends through nine concentric...

30 Days of Creativity: Draw, Colour and Discover Your Creative Self by internationally bestselling colouring book artist Johanna Basford helps us find our creative spark with her calming new book of thirty doodles, colouring pages, and simple how-to draw challenges. Your invite to create calm and discover more joy... In just thirty days, you can develop a creative habit that...

Hidden within this innovative colouring book are 40 stunning travel posters featuring iconic US National Parks. Simply follow the colour key to reveal the hidden locations… From Yellowstone to Yosemite, and from the Everglades to the Grand Canyon, where will you travel today? The latest trend in fun, mindful colouring books! Featuring thick, uncoated paper, and printed single-sided, there is...

“Do we really have to have Persian dried rose petals, Pete? I mean, on a scale of one to ten, how essential are they in the dish you’re cooking?” asks brother Paul with his patient face on. I go blank. How important are rose petals? Is this a trick question? What kind of bullshit supermarket is this anyway? There are...

Collected here for the first time, the complete scripts of Stranger Things: Season One include the scenes, dialogue, and character directions for all eight episodes, as well as an exclusive introduction from the creators and showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer. Season One's scripts reveal a unique insight into the foundational story that immediately captivated viewers and popular culture. Go deeper...

It's time to start sewing with Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy: 20 pattern-free projects (and infinite variations) to make your dream wardrobe. When Daisy Braid started sewing, patterns were out of her budget, so she just started DIYing! Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy is a colourful, size-inclusive, and inspiring book for sewers of all stages and abilities, beginners...

52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens, and scarves to sweaters, socks, and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun,...

Celebrate the ever-expanding world of James Cameron's Avatar and the first three instalments of an epic cinematic journey. The World of Avatar Updated Edition celebrates, explores, and explains the spectacular world of Pandora, from its extraordinary geology, flora, and fauna, to the customs and beliefs of its people, the mysterious Na'vi. Their battles with the RDA are also documented, along...

Explore the essence of life, love, nature, and time in exquisite verse with this elegantly designed edition of The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, to a prominent New England family and educated at Amherst Academy and Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary, Emily Elizabeth Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion, devoted to writing. She...

An autobiographical essay on the importance of giving and receiving books - from the bestselling author of Landmarks and The Old Ways. Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange...

From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil's great epic. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles' mighty foe in The Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfil his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and...

Joan Didion’s hugely influential collection of essays which defines, for many, the America which rose from the ashes of the Sixties. We tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the sea. In this now legendary journey into the hinterland of the American psyche,...

A complete introduction to paper folding at a very attractive price! Fully illustrated with colourful step-by-step instructions, Easy Origami for Beginners is the ideal first book for anyone wanting to explore the magic of origami. This value-packed collection shows you how to make 20 classic models that everyone loves to fold, including: A useful Picture Frame - to display your...

Immerse yourself in an enchanting garden with World of Flowers, the latest floral-inspired colouring book by Johanna Basford, the global sensation and multi-million-copy-selling queen of colouring. Embark on an extraordinary floral adventure, discovering intricate blooms and blossoms from across the globe and even stepping into realms of fantasy and imagination. In World of Flowers, you will be transported to a...

Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Crochet your favorite creatures, wearables, and household items with twenty patterns inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Dive into a world of crochet and adventure with this delightful collection of patterns. Dungeons & Dragons Crochet gives fans and crocheters of all...

Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry. Good b.o means good "box office." You can smell it from a mile away The legendary sixties New York pop artist Andy Warhol presents hilarious and insightful vignettes and aphorisms on the topics of love, fame,...

This oversized hardcover is the ultimate companion to the award-winning video game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and includes material from both of its DLC packs. Witness the making of a champion! This book features: Nearly 50 pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada. 296 pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of...

With passion, wit, and good common sense, the celebrated poet Mary Oliver explains the basic ways a poem is built—meter and rhyme, form and diction, sound and sense. Drawing on poems from Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others, Oliver imparts an extraordinary amount of information in a remarkably short space. A Poetry Handbook is a master class in writing and...

Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic, predating Homer by many centuries. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu, and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the...

Full of character and endlessly varied, our furry friends make great drawing subjects. In this book, author and artist Duncan Smith shows how you can use simple shapes to build up realistic drawings of all types of animals, from cats and dogs to farmyard animals, horses, and birds. Whether you want to sketch wildlife on location or create a memorable...

Studio Ghibli Origami: Bring your favourite Studio Ghibli characters to life like never before with this all-inclusive origami instruction book, complete with all the paper needed for the projects! Inspired by Studio Ghibli films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo, and more, this deluxe craft book features all-levels, illustrated directions and included origami paper. It's perfect for fans...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE 'A book of hope' OBSERVER 'A marvellous tour of insights' THE TIMES 'A must-read... I couldn't recommend it higher' MICHAEL BALL 'Wendy Mitchell is a life-saver' FRANCES WILSON, AUTHOR OF BURNING MAN In What I Wish People Knew About Dementia, Wendy Mitchell takes readers on a deeply intimate and enlightening journey...

The Complete Guide to Self-Care by Kiki Ely presents a comprehensive approach to self-care, offering 100 accessible activities that aim to help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirit, and surroundings. This well-researched guide encourages readers to cultivate a holistic and sustainable self-care routine. With the rise of technology, work emails, and constant notifications, the boundaries between personal space and...

Based on the groundbreaking BBC television series, Ways of Seeing by John Berger is an innovative and compelling examination of how we perceive visual art. Published as part of the celebrated Penguin on Design series in Penguin Modern Classics, this book delves into the intricate relationships between art, society, and individuals. The opening premise, "Seeing comes before words. The child...

'The queen of change' - New York Times 'Morning pages are the most cost-effective therapy I've found' - Tim Ferriss 'Without The Artist's Way, there would have been no Eat, Pray, Love' - Elizabeth Gilbert. Start each day with intention and find your purpose with a year of creative living. Offering wisdom we can turn to any day of the...

This pack contains 300 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different natural-looking and attractive Japanese washi prints.The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique to this package, which resemble sheets of real Japanese washi paper—at a fraction of the cost!There's enough paper here...

Behind-the-scenes filmmaking secrets of the entire Avatar franchise. Discover the vision, the incredible artistry, and cutting-edge special effects that bring the planet of Pandora unforgettably to life. The Avatar franchise is renowned for its astounding feats of technical innovation and breakthroughs in 3D filming, digital animation, and performance capture. Produced in collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, Making Avatar- The...

This revised Student Edition includes an introduction by Bess Rowen, Assistant Professor at Villanova University, US, which looks in particular at the play's treatment of rape, vulnerable people, mental institutions (especially in connection to Williams's own family), sexuality and sexual desire. A Streetcar Named Desire shows a turbulent confrontation between traditional values in the American South – an old-world graciousness...

The official tie-in colouring book of the viral 4th book in the Dream Harbor series by #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore! 🍓 ✏️✏️✏️✏️ Welcome to the Strawberry Patch Pancake House… THIS COZY COLOURING BOOK FEATURES: 🍓 37 hand-drawn romance and spring seasonal aesthetic designs 🍓 Cozy, escapist colouring pages for stress release and relaxation...

As a nature artist, Niels Meyer-Westfeld has drawn horns, hooves, skin, scales, and fur, but nothing is as versatile as feathers. In Feathers of Aotearoa, he explores the feathers of Aotearoa’s native birds, from the long wing feathers of an albatross that enable it to soar endlessly over the oceans, to the tiny, insulating feathers of a penguin. Feathers are...

My heart has made its mind upAnd I'm afraid it's you. The Orange provides the perfect introduction to Wendy Cope, one of Britain's wittiest, best-selling and best-loved poets. In poems that can turn from laugh-out-loud funny to deeply moving, Wendy Cope offers reflections on love and life. From the joy of falling—and being—in love to ways to help you deal...

In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories, and low farce. A story-telling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight's account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Stars, hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires. One of Shakespeare's darkest and most violent tragedies, Macbeth's struggle between his own ambition and his loyalty to the King is dramatically compelling. As those he kills return to haunt him, Macbeth is plagued by...

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas, and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Over the course of six years, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, suffering, and the nature of advice itself. These profound and lyrical letters...

How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming...

Peel the sticker, place the sticker, and watch your painting come to life. Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, and . . . you! Sit down to paint your masterpiece—actually, twelve of them!—with Paint by Sticker: Works of Art, which includes everything you need to complete a dozen colourful, world-renowned paintings. And note—the cardstock pages are perforated, so the finished picture can...

Maya Angelou's poetry – lyrical and dramatic, exuberant and playful – speaks of love, longing, and partings; of Saturday night partying, and the smells and sounds of Southern cities; of freedom and shattered dreams. 'The caged bird sings/ with a fearful trill/ of things unknown/ but longed for still/ and his tune is heard/ on the distant hill/ for the...

Specifications: This deluxe, life-size all-metal replica of the time-turner features rotating inner rings, a functional hourglass, and engraving. It measures approximately 2 inches in diameter and is complete with a chain, making it perfect for wearing or displaying. Authentic replica: This sleek time turner is based on the time turner Hermione Granger uses in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner...

Rilke's powerfully touching letters to an aspiring young poet, now in Penguin Classics. At the start of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering, and the nature of advice itself. These profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for writers and artists...

The best poetic version of The Odyssey to have appeared this century - Hugh Lloyd-Jones Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing and terrifying trials. Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas that...

Three of John Fowles' most popular novels, rejacketed with a vibrant new modern design. With an introduction by Evie Wyld 'There is not a page in this first novel which does not prove that its author is a master storyteller' - New York Times Weird, withdrawn, and unloved, Fred is a young collector of butterflies. One day his eye alights...

Anaïs Nin's classic exploration of love and sex in 1930s Paris. The brilliant tale of Anaïs Nin's true love affair with Henry Miller, and her ambiguous, charged relationship with his wife, June. Drawn from the journals of a single momentous year in Paris, Henry and June provides a wildly lyrical account of a woman's sexual awakening and the disillusion of...

Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair is Neruda's frank, sexual and romantic masterwork. This is one of the greatest collections of love poetry ever published. Inspired by Pablo Neruda's youthful relationships and injected with an expressive eroticism, these poems are as accomplished as they are evocative and sensual. First published in 1924 to international acclaim when Neruda was...

In 2016, sportswear manufacturer Nike and fashion designer Virgil Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection celebrating 10 of the Oregon-based company's most iconic shoes. With their project, The Ten, which reimagined icons like Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air Force 1, and Air Presto, among others, they reinvigorated sneaker culture. Virgil Abloh's designs offer deep insights into...

The debut book from the authors behind the global media sensation Shit You Should Care About. Shit You Should Care About was launched as a WordPress blog by three best friends in the back of a political science lecture. Today, it's a global ecosystem of content - two podcasts, 3.5 million Instagram followers and a daily newsy. They are your...

Maori Myth and Legend by A. W. Reed is an enchanting exploration into the rich and vibrant world of Maori folklore. This classic, bestselling book offers an extensive collection of some of the most significant and beloved tales from Maori tradition, all meticulously retold for the general reader. It provides a captivating journey through a world where the divine and...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting pages of Magical Worlds by Johanna Basford, a captivating colouring book that beckons you into a spellbinding realm of folklore and fantasy. Within these pages, Basford weaves her distinctive artistry into a tapestry of fairytale landscapes, inviting avid colourists and new enthusiasts alike to discover a world brimming with wonder and magic. From the renowned...

An ABC colouring book consisting of a selection of Betty McCready's clever hipster animal illustrations, accompanied by humorous captions.  Designed to delight both children and adults, the series combines playful learning with sharp wit, making it as entertaining to read as it is to colour. These charming A5 books are saddle stitched for a clean, lightweight finish that’s perfect for...

Show your love for The Twilight Saga with four cross-stitch designs from Forks in this officially licensed, all-in-one mini craft kit! ?- Includes all materials: The kit contains 3 pieces of 4 x 4-inch 18-count cotton Aida cloth, a 3-inch embroidery hoop to stitch and display designs, 2 tapestry needles, and 4 skeins of embroidery floss- Book included: A 32-page,...

Embark on an explosive 3D journey through the world of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things with the only officially licensed Stranger Things pop-up book. Netflix’s Emmy Award–winning series Stranger Things has captivated the imaginations of millions of viewers all around the world. Now fans can experience the series like never before with stunning, pop-off-the-page re-creations of iconic moments from the...

Everything you need to create flawless knitted clothes, accessories, gifts, and homeware. Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as...

He toi whakairo, he mana tangata. Through artistic excellence, there is human dignity. Toi Te Mana is a landmark account of Māori art from the time of the tupuna (ancestors) to the present day. In 600 pages and over 500 extraordinary images, this volume invites readers to climb onto the waka for a remarkable voyage—from ancestral weavers to contemporary artists...

Knits to Wear features 17 Scandinavian-inspired patterns that blend comfort with contemporary elegance. Create your own treasured pieces with this beautiful book by one of today’s most beloved knitwear designers, Veronika Lindberg (also known as Kutova Kika). Knits to Wear offers 17 patterns destined to become cherished favourites. From simple, timeless designs to modern pieces with a romantic twist, decorative...

I've got things I can't recall Like the colours of my bedroom wall Oh, I can't decide if I Want to know these things or why They bother me and tantalise me so – from 'I've Left Memories Behind' In the mid-1990s, the Village Voice described Chris Knox as 'indie rock's premier oddball singer songwriter'. When Knox suffered a stroke...

100 Essential Crochet Stitches is the ultimate guide to 100 of the most essential crochet stitches. Ideal for beginners or as a reference guide for more experienced crocheters, this book is a must-have for all who wish to hone their skills. It provides all the information needed to make a wide range of projects. Readers will enjoy the concise step-by-step...

The number 1 rule of junk journaling is there are no rules. A Year of Junk Journaling is a companion to your journaling journey, with 52 weekly prompts and ideas encouraging you to tap into your creative side. Whether you’re brand new to junk journaling or already hoard paper scraps and washi tape, this book will gently guide you through...

The long-awaited memoir from Simple Minds' founder members and lifelong collaborators, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill A candid, moving, and kinetic story of self-realisation through the power of music, Our Secrets Are The Same is the remarkable joint memoir by Simple Minds' founder members, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill. It not only reveals the inner workings of one of the...

The poems in this book, including many of her best known such as Lady Lazarus, Daddy, and Fever 103, were all written between the publication in 1960 of Sylvia Plath's first book, The Colossus, and her death in 1963. If the poems are despairing, vengeful, and destructive, they are at the same time tender, open to things, and also unusually...

Don't miss the newest book from The Repair Shop, coming September 2025. The Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic. Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to...

Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel Quiz Book

The essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde. The woman's place of power within each of us is neither white nor surface; it is dark, it is ancient, and it is deep. The revolutionary writings of Audre Lorde gave voice to those 'outside the circle of this society's definition of acceptable women'. Uncompromising, angry and yet...

As heard on BBC Radio 4, the essential prescriptions from 'Dr' Sieghart's poetic dispensary Truly a marvellous collection ... There is balm for the soul, fire for the belly, a cooling compress for the fevered brow, solace for the wounded, an arm around the lonely shoulder - the whole collection is a matchless compound of hug, tonic and kiss -...

Discover 8 enchanting little gnomes to knit, from popular knitting designer and gnome enthusiast, Sarah Schira. In the depths of Grimblewood forest, tucked away under rustling pine and spruce trees, you’ll find the Grimblewood gnomes: an eclectic and kindly bunch, ready to welcome anyone who rambles their way. From Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, to Gnoddy,...

A brilliant new translation of a classic work on violence and revolution as seen through mythology and art. The Ruin of Kasch takes up two subjects—"the first is Talleyrand, and the second is everything else," wrote Italo Calvino when the book first appeared in 1983. Hailed as one of those rare books that persuade us to see our entire civilization...

Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgil as a guide, Inferno depicts a cruel underworld in which desperate figures are condemned to eternal damnation for committing one or more of the seven deadly sins. As he descends through nine concentric circles of increasingly agonising torture, Dante encounters doomed souls including the pagan Aeneas, the liar Odysseus,...

Notes of a Native Son is a seminal work of social and cultural criticism by James Baldwin, one of the most distinguished intellectuals of the twentieth century. First published in 1955, this powerful collection of essays captures Baldwin's reflections on the intricate dynamics of race and identity during the formative years of the civil rights movement. Written when Baldwin was...

For four decades, photographer Derek Smith has explored the way New Zealanders travel, work, and express themselves through the vehicles they drive. Roadscapes is his compelling photographic journey through the heartland of New Zealand, capturing our unique car cultures and the social landscapes they inhabit across Aotearoa.

Uncover the secrets of Valisthea and its inhabitants in this expansive compilation of Final Fantasy XVI lore! Final Fantasy XVI introduced the world to Valisthea, a wondrous realm of sword and sorcery. Players learned details about its characters and kingdoms through the game, but what of its history, its geography, its people? For those who seek knowledge of the land...

A guided journal for grandmas that will be a bridge between generations, a great conversation starter and a cherished collection of family history. Families are rich with stories but often these go undocumented and uncelebrated. This journal empowers grandmas to capture their life experiences. Grandmas will take on the role as author to their own story, inspired by a series...

The Sticker Treasury of the Mystical and Esoteric is a deluxe compendium of more than 800 vintage-inspired stickers, perfect for embellishing any creative project you have on the go, be it scrapbooking, junk journaling, collaging, gift wrapping, or merely personalising any page. With 96 pages of whimsical vintage elements - from witches and fairies to astrological symbols and watching eyes...

The chic styles of Marie Claire's 1930s French fashion are brought to life in this glamorous colouring book. Each page is a removable wall art print on lush creamy paper, perfect to colour or paint. This quality vintage-style colouring-in book features exquisite archival designs from Marie Claire, outlined and reproduced with precision on creamy paper. Immerse yourself in the classic...

Enjoy a mindful moment with Miffy in this iconic colouring book from legendary artist Dick Bruna. Perfect for quiet moments, Mindful Moments with Miffy sparks childlike joy in the art of colouring. This classic colouring book features a variety of cute and cosy images of Miffy and her friends. All 20 illustrations are printed on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through...

This must-have companion invites readers to experience the vivid imagery of Sarah J. Maas’s #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series. 46 pieces of stunning original artwork bring to life favourite characters, creatures, and moments, including the lush beauty of the Spring Court and the glimmering vibrancy of the Night Court. Join Feyre as she falls in love, wages...

The Sticker Treasury of Ghosts & Dark Curiosities is a deluxe compendium of more than 800 vintage-inspired stickers, perfect for embellishing any creative project you have on the go, be it scrapbooking, junk journaling, collaging, gift wrapping, or merely personalising any page. With 96 pages of stickers, from the whimsical to the spooky, these books have a sticker for every...

The War Poems Of Wilfred Owen features the greatest works of Wilfred Owen, the foremost poet of the First World War. This new hardback edition is published in commemoration of the war's end, a conflict that Owen's poetry ensures we shall never forget. "Orpheus, the pagan saint of poets, went through hell and came back singing. In twentieth-century mythology, the...

Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry. Television Was a Baby Crawling Toward That Deathchamber 'Wives in the avocados, babies in the tomatoes! - and you, Garcia Lorca, what were you doing by the watermelons?' Profane and prophetic verses about sex, death, revolution...

An insightful, captivatingly designed, full-colour hardcover that transports readers to the futuristic megalopolis of Night City—the epicentre of the vibrant new action-RPG from CD Projekt Red. Step into the year 2077, a world dotted with dystopian metropoles where violence, oppression, and cyberware implants aren't just common—they're necessary tools to get ahead. Delve into incisive lore to discover how the economic...

Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery. Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. Wooing a countess on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved's affections. With the arrival of...

For the first time in Penguin Classics, a new translation of Sappho's complete poetry. More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present-day Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some...