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Experience the passion and artistry of "Sappho: A New Rendering," a collection of timeless lyric poetry from one of history's most celebrated voices. This volume presents Sappho's fragments and verses, translated by Henry de Vere Stacpoole, offering a glimpse into the world of ancient Greece and the enduring power of love and longing. Explore the themes of desire, beauty, and human connection that resonate across centuries, solidifying Sappho's place as a master of classical literature. This edition offers a window into the heart of Greek poetry, ideal for those interested in ancient and…mehr

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Experience the passion and artistry of "Sappho: A New Rendering," a collection of timeless lyric poetry from one of history's most celebrated voices. This volume presents Sappho's fragments and verses, translated by Henry de Vere Stacpoole, offering a glimpse into the world of ancient Greece and the enduring power of love and longing. Explore the themes of desire, beauty, and human connection that resonate across centuries, solidifying Sappho's place as a master of classical literature. This edition offers a window into the heart of Greek poetry, ideal for those interested in ancient and classical drama, literary criticism, and the rich tapestry of human emotion. Discover why Sappho's work continues to captivate readers and inspire artists today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Mary Barnard (1909-2001) was a prominent American poet, translator, and biographer with many books in her repertoire. She studied Greek at Reed College and began to translate at Ezra Pound's suggestion in the 1930s. Her Assault on Mount Helicon: A Literary Memoir was published by the University of California Press in 1984. Two years later she received the Western States Book Award for her book-length poem, Time and the White Tigress. She also published prose fiction and a volume of essays on mythology as well as the original lyrics gathered in Collected Poems.