The Poems of Sappho: An Interpretative Rendition into English by Sappho

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Translator O'Hara, John Myers, 1870-1944
Author Sappho
LoC No. 10015781
Title The Poems of Sappho: An Interpretative Rendition into English
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Poems of Sappho: An Interpretative Rendition into English" by John Myers O'Hara is a collection of poetry representing the work of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, believed to have been written during the 7th century BC. This interpretative rendition offers readers an English-language experience of Sappho's lyrical poetry, which is primarily focused on themes of love, beauty, and the experiences of women in her society. Given its classical roots, the collection provides a glimpse into the emotional depth and cultural context of Sappho's work, emphasizing its lasting relevance. The collection includes various poems that explore Sappho's relationships, desires, and her devotion to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. It vividly portrays the emotional landscape of love, ranging from ecstatic joy to profound sorrow, often addressing both the divine and mundane aspects of her experiences. Through flowing verse, Sappho reflects on her feelings towards her beloved Anactoria, celebrates the beauty of youth and nature, and laments lost love, encapsulating the essence of human emotion with striking imagery. Each poem serves to affirm Sappho's mastery of language and her ability to articulate the complexities of desire and feminine experience, making it a significant work in the literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Women -- Greece -- Poetry
Subject Lesbos (Greece : Municipality) -- Poetry
Subject Sappho -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 42166
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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