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Rediscover Sappho through a fresh rendering that blends lyric fragments with new English verse. This edition gathers the poet’s famed hymns and short lyrics, pairing them with contemporary language to illuminate her voice across the ages.
Readers will encounter the familiar textures of Sappho’s longing, desire, and emotional precision, presented in a seamless sequence that moves from invocation and love to sorrow and resilience. The collection includes a wide range of fragments and longer poems, offering both quick glimpses and more developed reflections on beauty, music, and the human heart.
- Accessible translations of classic fragments and hymns.
- A structured layout that mirrors the book’s original contents, including forewords and introductions.
- Focused renderings of key pieces like the Hymn to Aphrodite and the Anactoria poem.
- Interwoven themes of love, loss, and artistic voice across a broad selection of pieces.
Ideal for readers of classical poetry, lyric history, and modern reimaginings of ancient voices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of fragments from the works of the ancient Greek poetess Sappho, an iconic figure in literature whose works have captivated readers for centuries. The author provides historical and literary context, exploring Sappho's position as one of the earliest and most renowned lyric poets. Sappho's poetry, known for its emotional depth and evocative language, has left a lasting impression on Western literature. The fragments in this book showcase her mastery of poetic form and her ability to express universal themes of love, longing, and loss. Through these fragments, readers glimpse into the personal and artistic world of Sappho, offering insights into the experiences and emotions of women in ancient Greece. The author's commentary illuminates Sappho's literary techniques, her exploration of gender roles, and her influence on subsequent generations of poets. This collection serves as a testament to the enduring power of Sappho's voice, showcasing the timeless themes and exquisite craftsmanship that have made her poetry a literary treasure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331789734_0
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