Sappho by Sappho

Sappho

Sappho with Mary Barnard (Translator), Dudley Fitts

114 pages first pub -600 (editions)

nonfiction classics lgbtqia+ poetry reflective slow-paced

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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 e...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 50%
inspiring 31%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
challenging 10%
sad 7%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 26%
slow 25%

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