Sappho

I gave this book a 5 star because it is in like new condition for a used book. I enjoy the history behind Sappho and being able to have her poems even just the small bits of them put in a language that I can read is fantastic. I can just imagine what the rest of the poems might have been.

Thin book, soft cover, lightweight. Good for travel, subway... when don't want to add weigh to bag/suitcase.

Gorgeous luscious poetry. You can get lost in it

was in perfect condition!

English translation by Mary Barnard with poetic reconstructions. Although it is difficult to know where Sappho finished and Barnard began, the result is a satisfying collection of poems and fragments in the vivid style and spirit of Sappho.

It is as expected.

Would have loved to meet her.

Gorgeous translation.

the one and only

Mary Barnard and Michael R. Burch are by far the best translators of Sappho. Barnard, being a poet herself, brings Sappho stunningly back to life in these translations. You can almost feel her breathing. A remarkable achievement!

Barnard does a wonderful job in this translation which contains most of Sappho's poetry (though more has been discovered since this book was originally published). The book features a useful (but brief) introduction and footnote (afterword).

Sappho's lyric poems as translated by Mary Barnard are among my favourite poetry.Ms Barnard is clearly a poet herself; other translations seem wooden and forced in comparison; the verses are natural, delicate and sensual.

I never see enough Sapphos.