'Yes, we did many things, then - allBeautiful ...'Lyrical, powerful poems about love, sexuality, sun-soaked Greece and the gods.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-c...

'We hear the voice of a great and enduring poet in our ear again' Carol Ann Duffy'Go, girls, pursue the violet Muses' brightGifts and the plangent lyre, lover of hymns'By turns subversive, erotic and poignant, Sappho is one of the most versatile and exquisite poets in Classical literature. Invoking female deities, Sappho summons the Muses for inspiration and beseeches Aphrodite's allegiance in a battle of the heart, while episodes f...

Sappho was an Ancient Greek poet, born on the island of Lesbos. Later Greeks included her in the list of nine lyric poets. Her birth was sometime between 630 and 612 BC, and it is said that she died around 570 BC, but little is known for certain about her life. The bulk of her poetry, which was well-known and greatly admired throughout antiquity, has been lost, but her immense reputation has endured through surviving fragments. Sappho's poetry centers on passion and love for various personage...

This is the only digital version of Sappho’s work that presents each fragment in the original Greek alongside a concise brand new English translation. A brief biography is also included, as well as an Ancient Greek pronunciation section, allowing you to read aloud and experience the true beauty of Sappho’s original text. (Version 2)Features:* new translation of the surviving fragments* includes the recent 2005 discovery of a near complete poem by Sapp...

Sapphic Violets: Lesbian Classics Boxed Set gathers foundational texts in the long, varied history of women's same-sex desire, moving across lyric antiquity, Victorian Gothic, and twentieth-century psychological realism. Its range encompasses fragmentary song, atmospheric supernatural fiction, and socially observant narrative, revealing how lesbian feeling has been encoded as devotion, menace, secrecy, pedagogy, and self-recognition. From violet-strewn poetic address to the haunting figure...

Sappho is widely recognized as one of the great poets of world literature, an author whose works have caused her readers to repeat in many different forms Strabo's amazed epithet when he wrote that she could only be called "a marvel."The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the twentieth century offers a case study of the conflicts induced by the sexual preferences she seemingly alludes to in her verse.Little is known with certainty about the life of Sappho, or Psappha i...

'Love Has No Gender - Gay Classics Collection' serves as a seminal anthology, traversing extensive literatural landscapes through its rich tapestry of styles and themes, all anchored in the exploration of LGBTQ+ experiences across different epochs. Each piece in this collection, whether it is a poignant prose, an evocative poem, or a gripping narrative, delves deep into the notions and nuances of identity, love, and societal norms. This collection not only celebrates the diversity within t...

In "The Poems of Sappho," literary enthusiasts are invited into an exploration of timeless themes such as love, longing, and the human condition viewed through a poetic lens. This anthology captures the essence of ancient lyricism, blending the fragmented beauty of Sappho's verses with the comprehensive translations by Edwin Marion Cox. The diverse styles encapsulated within these pages range from the plaintive and haunting to the celebratory and fiery, offering readers a spectrum of emoti...

In 'Yale Classics (Vol. 1),' readers will embark on a captivating journey through the rich and varied landscape of Classical Greek literature. This anthology showcases an impressive selection of works that mirror the diverse literary styles prevalent during antiquity, ranging from poignant tragedies to philosophical treatises, and from lyrical poetry to stirring rhetoric. The anthology curates pieces that highlight themes of heroism, fate, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge, inviting r...

Yale Classics - Ancient Greek Literature gathers an illustrious ensemble of works that encapsulate the essence of early Western thought, storytelling, and rhetoric. Spanning a multitude of genres, from the epics of Homer to the pointed tragedies of Sophocles and the satirical comedies of Aristophanes, this anthology showcases the vast spectrum of literary artforms fashioned by the ancient Greeks. Within these pages, one encounters the moral inquiries of Epictetus, the lyrical beauty of Sap...

Yale Classics - The Greatest Works of Ancient Greece presents an unparalleled treasure trove of literary brilliance originating from one of history's most influential civilizations. This anthology captures the essence of ancient Greek thought, culture, and artistry through a meticulously curated selection of seminal works. Readers will encounter an array of literary styles encompassing the philosophical dialogues, epic poetry, tragic and comedic theater, and historical narratives. Unified ...

In "Sappho: A New Rendering," the ancient poet Sappho's evocative lyricism is brought to life through a modern lens, offering readers an accessible yet profound exploration of love, desire, and longing. This collection encapsulates Sappho's unique poetic style, characterized by its intense emotionality and intricate use of meter, while situating her work within the broader context of Hellenistic literature. The renderings emphasize not only the thematic richness of Sappho's fragments but a...