Exploring themes of love, desire, and longing, this collection of poems showcases the timeless voice of Sappho. Known for her passionate and intimate verses, the work delves into the complexities of relationships and the emotional landscapes of the heart. Sappho's lyrical style captures the essence of human experience, making her poetry resonate through the ages. The collection reflects her unique perspective as a woman in ancient Greece, offering readers a glimpse into her world and the depth of her feelings.
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 ever published. She has rendered the beloved poet's verses, long the bane of translators, more authentically than anyone else in English.
Featuring 45 poems and fragments of Sappho, this compact edition offers translations and interpretations by John Myres O'Hara and Henry de Vere Stacpoole. The work captures the essence of Sappho's lyrical style and emotional depth, providing readers with a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of one of the most celebrated ancient poets. Ideal for both scholars and poetry enthusiasts, this volume serves as a valuable resource for exploring Sappho's enduring legacy.
More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some 500 years after her death. The surviving texts consist of a lamentably small and fragmented body of lyric poetry—among them poems of invocation, desire, spite, celebration, resignation and remembrance—that nevertheless enables us to hear the living voice of the poet Plato called the tenth Muse. This is a new translation of her surviving poetry. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Reimagining Sappho, Jeremy Reed breathes new life into the ancient Greek poet's legacy, emphasizing themes of same-sex love and desire. His innovative approach challenges traditional academic interpretations, presenting Sappho as a vibrant figure relevant to contemporary readers. By blending history with modern perspectives, Reed expands the meaning of Sappho's work, ensuring that her influence resonates with new generations. This bold reinterpretation celebrates the enduring power of love between women, positioning Sappho as a timeless symbol of passion and connection.
The collection features the poetic fragments of Sappho, an iconic figure of ancient Greece renowned for her exploration of love and desire. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, these works capture the complexity of human relationships, particularly between women. The anthology not only highlights Sappho's lyrical genius but also provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of her time, making it a valuable resource for understanding both her artistry and the historical context of her poetry.
The book presents an innovative endeavor to recreate the lost poems of Sappho through imaginative construction rather than mere translation. Mr. Carman approaches this task with reverence and craftsmanship, akin to a sculptor restoring ancient statues from fragments. By envisioning each lost lyric as if it were discovered, he captures the essence of Sappho's original work while infusing it with the fluidity of original poetry. This unique method preserves the flavor of the ancient texts while allowing for creative expression.
All the yearning, the passion, and the wantonness of lust are explored in this broad-ranging anthology of sensual stories, poems, and fables on a perennially hot topic. From Italo Calvino's humorous observations in The Loves of the Tortoises and Simone de Beauvoir's bittersweet reflections in The Prime of Life to the dark desires of The Vampire Lestat and the taboo obsession of Lolita, Lust offers an uncensored collection by some of the world's most respected writers, both classic and contemporary. With an elegant, two-color design as alluring as its contents are captivating, Lust makes a thoroughly pleasurable gift for a lover, or a perfect literary bedside companion.
