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 71%
emotional 56%
inspiring 38%
relaxing 22%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 14%
challenging 11%
informative 9%
sad 9%
funny 8%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 51%
slow 25%
medium 23%

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