Sappho: A New Translation by Mary Barnard, Sappho

Sappho: A New Translation

Mary Barnard, Sappho

114 pages first pub -600 (editions)

nonfiction classics lgbtqia+ poetry reflective medium-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 91%
emotional 52%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 21%
relaxing 17%
sad 17%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 47%
slow 4%

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