Sappho

Poems & Fragments

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ISBN 13:
9781780374574
author:
Sappho
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.22 kg
Genre:
Poetry, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.24

Description

Sappho's surviving work has been beautifully translated and collected in this expanded edition. New fragments, including the Brothers Poem, the Kypris Song, and the Cologne Fragment, have been added to the translation, shedding new light on the poet's life and work. A new essay by Josephine Balmer explores the challenges of translating these fragmentary texts, and how they reveal the complexities of Sappho's poetry. The result is a complete and accessible translation of Sappho's surviving poems in English. Sappho was one of the greatest poets in classical literature, known for her intense, sensuous, and highly accomplished love poems. Her work has had a profound influence on other poets, from Horace to more recent lyric writers. This collection is a must-have for anyone interested in classical poetry and its enduring power.

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