Sappho: A New Translation by Sappho

Sappho: A New Translation

Sappho with Mary Barnard (Translator), Dudley Fitts (Contributor)

114 pages first pub -600 (editions)

nonfiction classics lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced
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 Ancient writers were united in declaring that Sappho was an important poet. Her work is today known principally by reputation and fragments hint at what has been lost. This new translation aims to avoid controversy and to be a pure interpretation...

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Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 55%
inspiring 38%
relaxing 22%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 15%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
funny 9%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 51%
slow 24%
medium 23%

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