Sappho: A New Translation by Sappho

Sappho: A New Translation

Sappho with Mary Barnard (Translator)

108 pages first pub -600 (editions)

nonfiction classics lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced
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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 e...

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Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 55%
inspiring 39%
relaxing 22%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 14%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
funny 9%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 51%
slow 24%
medium 24%

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