Status
Available
Publication
W. W. Norton & Company (2016), Edition: 1, 336 pages
Description
"An exploration of the fascinating poetry, life, and world of Sappho, including a complete translation of all her poems, "--Amazon.com.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Eavans
Decent history and look into the world Sappho would have grown up and lived in. I felt the author's translations, though illuminating in parts (describing the translation difficulties and nuances) were less vibrant than Mary Barnard. I also appreciated the weaving of her poetry to the history and
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biography, especially in regard to sticking with the female perspective that is so lacking, but I just wish there was more! 160 pages of bio/history left me wanting. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
336 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
0393242234 / 9780393242232
Local notes
literary studies