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Sappho

A New Translation
By Sappho
Series: World Literature in Translation
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Sappho is a collection of exquisite lyric poetry by the ancient Greek poet Sappho, renowned for its emotional depth and vivid imagery. Her works explore themes of love, beauty, and personal reflection, painting a rich tapestry of human experience while capturing the vibrancy and nuances of life on the island of Lesbos. This book offers a glimpse into the heart and mind of one of history's most enigmatic and celebrated poets.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring ancient poetry and the timeless themes of love, beauty, and passion that resonate across the ages. It offers a rich glimpse into the emotional and lyrical prowess of one of history’s most enigmatic poets, celebrated for her evocative and deeply personal expressions.

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These hundred poems and fragments constitute virtually all of Sappho that survives and effectively bring to life the woman whom the Greeks consider to be their greatest lyric poet.

Mary Barnard's translations are lean, incisive, direct—the best ever published. She has rendered the beloved poet's verses, long the bane of translators, more authentically than anyone else in English.

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Sappho by Sappho is celebrated for its evocative lyrical poetry that continues to resonate with readers today. Her work is often praised for its emotional depth and vivid imagery, capturing themes of love and longing. Critics admire the timeless nature of her verse, which speaks to human experiences with both passion and delicacy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520305564

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Dudley Fitts
  • Translated by Mary Barnard

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 128

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Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction Poetry Sappho Series: World Literature in Translation

About the Author

Mary Barnard (1909–2001) was a prominent American poet, translator, and biographer with many books in her repertoire. She studied Greek at Reed College and began to translate at Ezra Pound's suggestion in the 1930s. Her Assault on Mount Helicon: A Literary Memoir was published by the University of California Press in 1984. Two years later she received the Western States Book Award for her book-length poem, Time and the White Tigress. She also published prose fiction and a volume of essays on mythology as well as the original lyrics gathered in Collected Poems.
 

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