willowchloe's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
What a fascinating and engaging work. The introduction and forward are engaging and interesting and the structure of putting poems on the right page and notes on the left greatly aides the understanding.
mayphoenix7992's review against another edition
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
4 ⭐️
"I declare
That later on,
Even in an age unlike our own,
Someone will remember who we are."
My only regret is that so much of Sappho's works were lost. I had heard her name and of her poetry, but I had not realised the impact she had had on poetry since her very existence, over 25 centuries ago. I've read translations, and I don't understand Ancint Greek, but I am certain it would be even more inspiring in its original tongue.
"I declare
That later on,
Even in an age unlike our own,
Someone will remember who we are."
My only regret is that so much of Sappho's works were lost. I had heard her name and of her poetry, but I had not realised the impact she had had on poetry since her very existence, over 25 centuries ago. I've read translations, and I don't understand Ancint Greek, but I am certain it would be even more inspiring in its original tongue.
dilfpercyshelley's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
3.5
it is always so beautiful to read something so very very ancient, especially when the writer themselves mentions the immortality of art.
the translation notes were very explanatory and thus helpful. a lovely read!!!
the translation notes were very explanatory and thus helpful. a lovely read!!!
rewildling's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
Much prefer reading the original fragments in If not, winter by Anne Carson, Sappho. This felt like reading a Frankenstein project with a lesser translator than Carson.
ferrethasfallen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
The translator adds so very fun insite I wouldn't have picked up on otherwise. The links between other authors and scholars was really useful to see.
loverrbboy's review against another edition
the explanations around the poems were too lengthy and full of fancy schmancy poetry words for me to keep interested. i will find a more soda-friendly sappho thing to learn from methinks