Poems By Sappho - Hardcover

by Sappho (Author)

Poems By Sappho is a collection of poems written by the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets of all time. The book includes a selection of her surviving works, which were originally composed on the island of Lesbos in the 6th century BCE.Sappho's poetry explores themes of love, desire, beauty, and the natural world, and is characterized by its emotional intensity, vivid imagery, and musicality. Her poems often depict the experiences and perspectives of women, and are notable for their frankness and sensuality.The book includes a variety of poetic forms, including lyric poetry, elegies, and hymns, and is arranged thematically to showcase the breadth of Sappho's work. The translations are by various authors, including Anne Carson, Mary Barnard, and Willis Barnstone, and aim to capture the nuances and beauty of Sappho's original Greek.Overall, Poems By Sappho is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature, poetry, or women's history, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind and artistry of one of the most influential poets of all time.It was you, Atthis, who said ""Sappho, if you will not get up and let us look at you I shall never love you again!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.