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Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics (1904)

Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics (1904)

Roberts, Charles G. D.
Carman, Bliss

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral MusicSongwriting

ISBN10: 1165768283
ISBN13: 9781165768288
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics is a collection of poetry translated by Canadian poet Bliss Carman and published in 1904. The book features one hundred poems attributed to the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos in the 6th century BC. Sappho is known for her lyrical poetry, which often dealt with themes of love, beauty, and desire. Carman's translations seek to capture the spirit and beauty of Sappho's original Greek verse, while also making the poems accessible to a modern English-speaking audience. The book includes a brief introduction to Sappho's life and work, as well as notes on the translations and a glossary of terms. Overall, Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry that offers readers a glimpse into the world of one of ancient Greece's most celebrated poets. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry or the enduring legacy of Sappho's work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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